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Alias
N/A
Collection Method
Venous Collection
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 - 83- 108 mmHg
HCO3- 21-28 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 - <40 - n/a mmHg
HCO3 <10- >40 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)
82805
Panel Components
N/A