pH

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Test/Range/Collection

pH , whole blood

Arterial: 7.35–7.45

Venous: 7.31–7.41

Heparinized syringe

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Specimen must be collected in heparinized syringe and immediately transported on ice to lab without exposure to air.

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Test/Range/Collection

pH , whole blood

Arterial: 7.35–7.45

Venous: 7.31–7.41

Heparinized syringe

$$$

Specimen must be collected in heparinized syringe and immediately transported on ice to lab without exposure to air.

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