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