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HelpTest Code LAB0293647 Blood Gas, Venous (VBG)
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| EPIC Test Codes | |
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| LAB0293647 | BLOOD GAS, VENOUS |
Reporting Title
Blood Gas, Venous
Methodology
Electrochemical Potentiometry, Amperometry and Conductance
Performing Laboratory
Rice Memorial Hospital
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Venous whole blood
Container/Type: Heparin
Specimen Volume: 4 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 2 mL
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
*HAND DELIVER TO LAB. DO NOT SEND IN PNEUMATIC TUBE SYSTEM*
Reference Values
pH
7.320-7.420
Critical Value: <7.200 or >7.600
pCO2
38-48 mmHg
Critical Value: <20 or >70
pO2
No Reference ranges apply
HCO3(Bicarb)
22.0-29.0 mmol/L
tCO2
23.0-30.0 mmol/L
BASE EXCESS,BE
-3.0-3.0 mmol/L
%SAT
68-82 %
CO
0-3 %
Critical Value: >20%
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
CPT Coding
82805