BLOOD GAS, ARTERIAL
| Synonyms: | |
| Computer Code: | (AGAS) |
| Specimen Collection: | Must be done at AMC Hospital. 1 mL heparinized arterial blood in capped syringe at room temperature. Pediatrics: Heparinized capillary tube. |
| Minimum Volume: | 1 mL |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Transport to lab within 30 minutes. |
| Reference Values: | pH 0 Day Full Term 7.29-7.48 pH 1 Day to Adult 7.35-7.45 pC02 0-30 days 27 to 40 mm Hg pC02 31 days to Adult 34 to 45 mm Hg p02 0 day 54 to 85 mm Hg p02 2 day to Adult 83 to 108 mm Hg 02 Sat 0 day to Adult 95 to 99% Base Excess 0 Day to Adult -2.5 to +2.5 Calculated Bicarbonate 0 Day to Adult 22 to 26 MMOL/L |
| Lab Code: | Chemistry |
| Requisition: | GASES |
| Test Frequency: | Daily |
| Routine TAT: | 20 min |
| Stat TAT: | 15 min |
| CPT Code(s): | 82805 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |