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| Synonym(s)
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Urine pH is measured using POCT urine test strips, the same as those available on the wards.
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| Specimen
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Urine - random, mid-stream preferred. Do not centrifuge. 24hr Urine acceptable if it has been stored at 4'C.
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| Paediatric Specimen
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As above.
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| Add-on conditions
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Should not stand at room temperature for >2hrs, if longer store at 4'C.
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| Test Availability
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Mon - Sun, 24 hours
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| Turnaround Time
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Hastings Lab - 2 hours, POCT on Wards - 5 min.
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| Where analysed
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Hastings Lab. This can also be measured using POCT urine test strips, available on the wards.
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| Department
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Biochemistry, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2448
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| Registration Code
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UPH
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| Deletion Code
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3790
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| Useful Information
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| Measurement Uncertainty
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