Blood Gases - Other
Label Mnemonic: ABGO
Epic code: LAB575
Downtime form: A-1a Doctor/Provider Orders - Pathology Core and Specialty Care Nursery
Critical Care - Relocated to Core Laboratory
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)
 
See Additional Information:
Specimens Requiring Immediate Delivery