Blood Gases - Other
| Label Mnemonic: | ABGO |
| Epic code: | LAB575 |
| Downtime form: | Doctor/Provider Orders - Pathology Core and Specialty Care Nursery |
Critical Care - Relocated to Core Laboratory
6240 RCP
356-3527
6240 RCP
356-3527
Specimen(s):
Body Fluid (e.g., surgical drain, pericardial, peritoneal, peritoneal dialysis,
pleural, or synovial)
Collection Medium:
) |
| Lithium/Sodium Heparin syringe |
Minimum:
0.5 mL in Lithium/Sodium Heparin syringes ONLY. No air bubbles in
syringe.
Delivery Instructions:
Deliver to laboratory immediately after collection.Testing Schedule:
24 hrs/day, 7 days a week, including holidays.
Turn Around
Time:
10 minutes (upon receipt in laboratory)
Reference Range:
No established reference range (see Test Limitations).
Test
Limitations:
This test is not approved by the FDA for this sample type. Performance
characteristics and reference range have not been verified. Results
should be interpreted in conjunction with clinical findings.
Methodology:
Traditional Electrodes
CPT Code:
82803
See also:
Blood Gases (Arterial), Whole Blood (syringe only)
Blood Gases (Arterial), Whole Blood (syringe only)
See Additional Information:
Specimens Requiring Immediate Delivery
Specimens Requiring Immediate Delivery