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HelpTest Code LAB0208967 Blood Gas, Capillary (CBG)
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| EPIC Test Code | |
|---|---|
| LAB0208967 | BLOOD GAS, CAPILLARY |
Reporting Title
Blood Gas, Capillary
Methodology
Electrochemical Potentiometry, Amperometry and Conductance
Performing Laboratory
Rice Memorial Hospital
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Capillary whole blood
Container/Type: 2 Heparinized capillary tubes
Specimen Volume: 0.1 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.1 mL
Collection Instructions: Preparation and puncture per capillary phlebotomy procedure. Fill capillary tube completely, cap and analyze immediately. Place horizontal on cold pack if transport >10 minutes.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Room Temperature </= 10 minutes
> 10 minute- place horizontally on cold pack
Reference Values
pH
7.35-7.45
Critical Value: <7.200 or >7.600
pCO2
26-41 mmHg
Critical Value: <20 or >70 mmHg
pO2
No Reference ranges apply
HCO3 (Bicarb)
20-26 mmol/L
tCO2
21-27 mmol/L
BASE EXCESS BE
-3.3-3.0 mmol/L
O2 SAT
95-98 %
CO(CarboxyHGB)
0.0-3.0 %
Critical Value: >20.0%
MethHGB
0.0-1.5 %
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
CPT Coding
36600-Collection, capillary
82805-Blood Gas