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Test Code LAB76 Arterial Blood Gas

Specimen Type

Blood-Arterial

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Container

Heparinized Syringe

Special Handling

Collect on ice/deliver immediately

STAT Turnaround Time

15 Minutes

Routine Turnaround Time

15 Minutes

Methodology

Potentiometric/ Electrode Sensor Measurement

Reference Range

pH: 7.35-7.45
pCO2: 35-45 mmHg
pO2: (0-28 days) 50-90 mmHg

          (>28 days) 80-100 mmHg
HCO3:18.0-23.0 mmol/L
CO2 Total: 22-28 mmol/L
Base Excess: -5.0-5.0 mmol/L
O2SAT: >80-100 %

CPT Code

82803