31560:BLOOD GAS COMPLETE, LINE DRAW, WHOLE BLOOD

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31560:BLOOD GAS COMPLETE, LINE DRAW, WHOLE BLOOD
Alias Names: Gases
Methodology: Specific Electrochemical Sensors
Edit Date: 3/26/2008
Performed: Daily
Released: Same day
CPT Code: 82803
Specimen Collection Details
Collection: Whole blood in 5 mL heparinized plastic syringe. Collect whole blood from arterial line.
Handling: Remove any air bubbles immediately after collection. Transport ambient to the laboratory within 30 minutes. Do not cool the specimen.
Standard Volume: 2 mL arterial whole blood.
Minimum Volume: 1 mL arterial whole blood.
Transport: Ambient.
Rejection Criteria: Specimen delayed more than 30 minutes prior to testing.

pH
7.35-7.45
p CO2
34-46 mm Hg
P O2
75-100 mm Hg
T CO2
23-27 mm/L
BE
-2.0 to 2.0
O2SAT
91.9-98.5%

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