Venous (Central) Oxygen Saturation
| Label Mnemonic: | VOSC |
| Epic code: | LAB8593 |
| 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):
Whole Blood (syringe only)
Collection Medium:
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| 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)
Comments:
This order is for venous oxygen saturation for a specimen drawn from a
central catheter (e.g., central venous catheter, PICC line, pulmonary
artery catheter) as opposed to peripheral site (e.g., standard
venipuncture). Can be ordered with blood gases (0.5 mL blood
required). All needles must be removed from the syringe before
delivery. Samples that contain greater than 25% air to sample volume
ratio will not be analyzed.
Methodology:
Oximetric
CPT Code:
82810
See Additional Information:
Critical Care Critical Lab Values
Specimens Requiring Immediate Delivery
Critical Care Critical Lab Values
Specimens Requiring Immediate Delivery