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HelpTest Code CORDVBG Venous Cord Blood Gas
Alias
N/A
Collection Method
Collected via Umbilical Vein
Container
ABG Syringe
Instructions/Special Handling
On ice
Preferred Specimen
ABG Syringe
Acceptable Specimes
N/A
Units
N/A
Reference Ranges
CBpH - >7.2
CBpCO2 - <40mmHg
CBpO2 - 28-32mmHg
CBHCO3- 21-28mmol/L
CB Base Excess - -2.0-3.0mmol/L
CBO2Sat - none %
Critical Values
N/A
Reasons for Rejection
| Hemolysis | N/A |
| Icterus | N/A |
| Lipemia | N/A |
| Other | QNS, Contaminated, Improperly labeled, Improper specimen type, Clotted |
Specimen Stability
| Ambient (15-25°C) | 30 Minutes |
| Refrigerated (2-8°C) | 1 hour (on ice) |
| Frozen (-20°C) | N/A |
Performing Site
Boone Health Laboratory
Performance Information
| Days/Times Performed | Daily 24/7 |
| Expected Turn around Time | Same day |
| Methodology/Method Description | GEMs |
CPT Code(s)
82805
Panel Components
N/A