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Test Code PAABG Blood Gas Pulmonary Artery Gas

Important Note

Ordered as PAABG 

Must be labeled with PA

Alias

N/A

Collection Method

Arterial Collection by Cath Lab

Container

ABG Syringe 

Instructions/Special Handling

On ice

Preferred Specimen

ABG Syringe 

Acceptable Specimes

N/A

Units

N/A

Reference Ranges

pH Art - 7.35-7.45

pCO2 - 32-48mmHg

pO2 - N/A mmHg

HCO3 (calc)- 21-28 mmol/L

HCO3 - 20-30 mmol/L

Base Excess -  -2.0-3.0 (mmol/L)

O2Sat - 60-85%

Critical Values

pH Art - <7.20- >7.60

pCO2 - <20- >70 mmHg

pO2 - none mmHg

HCO3 (calc) - <10- >40 mmol/L

HCO3 - 20-30 mmol/L

Base Excess - none (mmol/L)

O2Sat - none (%) 

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)

N/A

Panel Components

N/A