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eDH Procedure Code(s)
LAB2158
Specimen Information
| Specimen Type | Specimen Source | Acceptable Containers | Minimum Test Volume (mL) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Fluid | Small Bowel, Duodenal Bulb | SterCont-R | 1.0 | |
Shipping and Handling
Processing Instructions: Keep on ice. Pour into secondary tube and spin immediately. Deliver to a chemistry tech.Transport Temperature: On Ice
Transport Instructions: On Ice
Specimen Stability Unprocessed
Unprocessed: N/A
Specimen Stability Post Processing
Ambient: 24 hours
Refrigerate: 48 hours
Frozen: N/A
Test Components
| Component | LOINC Code |
|---|---|
| BICARBONATE, DUODENAL FLUID | 16459-0 |
Turnaround Time (TAT)
STAT 1 Hour
Routine 4 Hours
CPT Code(s)
LAB2158 Bicarbonate, Duodenal Fluid: 82374
Performing Lab Section
Chemistry
Performing Lab(s)
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Laboratory (MHMH)