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Test Code LAB79 Venous Blood Gas

Specimen Type

Blood-Venous

Minimum Volume

2.0 mL

Container

Dark Green-Sodium Heparin

Special Handling

Collect on ice/deliver immediately

STAT Turnaround Time

15 Minutes

Routine Turnaround Time

30 Minutes

Methodology

Potentiometric/ Electrode Sensor Measurement

Reference Range

pH: 7.31-7.45
pCO2: 41-51 mmHg

pO2: 30-40 mmHg
HCO3: 22-28 mmol/L

Base Excess -5.0 to 5.0
O2 Saturation: 70-80 %

CPT Code

82803