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Test Code LAB76 BLOOD GAS, ARTERIAL

Important Note

Outpatients will need to have this test collected at the St. Charles Heart Center Draw Site as it is a very time sensitive test.

Additional Codes

Internal: 10252

External: ABG

Beaker: LAB76

PERFORMED AT

SBH LABORATORY
SRH LABORATORY
SMH LABORATORY
SPH LABORATORY
HDH LABORATORY

Specimen Requirements

Container Type: Capped syringe designed for blood gases.
Specimen Type: Arterial whole blood
Preferred Volume: 1 mL
Emergency Minimum Volume: 0.2 mL
Patient Prep: Allen’s test for circulation. Hold draw site for 5 minutes.
Specimen Processing: 1 mL arterial whole blood with 120 IU lyophilized heparin added to syringe designed for blood gases. Avoid air bubbles. Cap with stopper and keep sample at room temperature.
Required Patient Info: Patient’s temperature and respiratory therapy information
Alternate Specimens: Lithium Heparin (Green Top)
Limitations: Some plastic syringes may allow loss of oxygen.

Method

ISTAT in main lab

Synonyms

ABG, Blood Gas

CPT Codes

82803

Department

Chemistry

Test Schedule

Daily & STAT

Test Includes

pH; PCO2, mm Hg; PO2, mm Hg; O2 Content, vol%; O2 SAT, %; HCO3, mmol/L; BE, mmol/L; Base Deficit, mmol/L; Hgb, g/dL; O2, %; Additional Data.

Reference Lab

SCHS