Test Code LAB0291955 Blood Gas, Arterial (ABG)
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LAB0291955 | BLOOD GAS, ARTERIAL |
Reporting Title
Blood Gas, Arterial
Methodology
Electrochemical Potentiometry, Amperometry and Conductance
Performing Laboratory
Rice Memorial Hospital
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Whole blood
Container/Type: Heparinized syringe
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.1 mL
Collection Instructions: Preparation and puncture per proper procedure.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Room temperature- assay within 30 minutes
>30 minutes-place on cold pack
Reference Values
pH
7.35-7.45
Critical Value: <7.200 or >7.600
pCO2
32-45 mmHg
Critical Value: <20 or >70 mmHg
pO2
75-100 mmHg
Critical Value: <40 mmHg
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%
MethHGB
0.0-1.5%
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
CPT Coding
36600-Collection, arterial
82805-Blood gas