31550:BLOOD GAS COMPLETE, VENOUS WHOLE BLOOD
Author PeaceHealth Laboratories
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| 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 by venipuncture. |
| Handling: |
Remove any air bubbles immediately after collection. Transport at ambient temperature to lab within 30 minutes. Do not cool specimen. |
| Stability: |
30 minutes ambient. |
| Standard Volume: |
2 mL whole blood. |
| Minimum Volume: |
1 mL whole blood. |
| Transport: |
Ambient. |
| Rejection Criteria: |
Transport delayed more than 30 minutes after collection. |
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Component |
Reference Range |
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pH, Venous |
7.32-7.42 |
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pCO2, Venous |
42-55 mm Hg |
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pO2, Venous |
20-50 mm Hg |
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TCO2 ct, Venous |
25-29 mm/L |
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