BLOOD GAS, VENOUS
| Synonyms: | |
| Computer Code: | (VGAS) |
| Specimen Collection: | Must be done at AMC Hospital. 1 mL heparinized venous blood in capped syringe at room temperature. Pediatrics: Heparinized capillary tube. |
| Minimum Volume: | 1 mL |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Transport to lab within 30 minutes. |
| Reference Values: | pH 0 Day Full Term 7.29-7.48 pH 1 Day to Adult 7.32-7.43 pC02 0-30 days NO DATA AVAILABLE pC02 31 days to Adult 40 to 52 mm Hg p02 0 day NO DATA AVAILABLE p02 2 day to Adult 30 to 50 mmHg 02 Sat 0 Day to Adult 60 to 85% Base Excess 0 Day to Adult -2.5 to +2.5 Calculated Bicarbonate 0 Day to Adult 22 to 26 MMOL/L |
| Lab Code: | Chemistry |
| Requisition: | GASES |
| Test Frequency: | Daily |
| Routine TAT: | 20 min |
| Stat TAT: | 15 min |
| CPT Code(s): | 82805 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |