--- Query Results --- | |||
| Organization: | Alberta Precision Laboratories | ||
| Message Alert: | PLEASE NOTE: This Test Directory is in an interim state and due to changes pertaining to the DynaLIFE transition, performing site for routing has not been updated. Please refer to Laboratory Information System for appropriate routing. | ||
| Test Name/Synonym: | pH, Pleural Fluid - Calgary Zone (CLS) | ||
| Test Code: | BGF | ||
| Primary Container: | Balanced heparinized blood gas syringe | ||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | Test is not available at Calgary Rural Lab (CRL) sites. See Body Fluid Collection Guidelines 1.5 mL of pleural fluid collected anaerobically in balanced heparinized blood gas syringe only. Other container types will not be accepted. | ||
| Processing: | Due to labile nature of the specimen, testing should be performed immediately. If sending by pneumatic tube:
| ||
| Testing Schedule: | As Required | ||
| Testing Area: | Chemistry, Respiratory | ||
| Performing Site: | ACH, FMC, PLC, RGH, SHC | ||
| Additional Test Information: | Glucose results are reported as part of the BGF panel. Accession staff: Ensure specimen has been data entered in PathNet before delivering to Chemistry or Respiratory. Notify and/or deliver as follows:
| ||
