Blood Gas, Cord Arterial
eDH Procedure Code(s)
LAB1398 Blood Gas Arterial Cord
Collection Questions
- What is the patients temperature in Celsius?
- What is the patients fraction of inspired oxygen (FIO2)?
- What is the patients flow rate?
Collection Information
Send to laboratory immediately.
Specimen Information
| Specimen Type | Specimen Source | Acceptable Containers | Minimum Test Volume (mL) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blood | Blood, Cord Blood | BGasSyr1mL | 0.1 | |
Shipping and Handling
Processing Instructions: N/ATransport Temperature: Ambient
Transport Instructions: N/A
Specimen Stability Unprocessed
Unprocessed: 30 Minutes
Specimen Stability Post Processing
Ambient: N/A
Refrigerate: N/A
Frozen: N/A
Test Components
| Component | LOINC Code |
|---|---|
| BASE EXCESS, CORD ARTERIAL | 28638-5 |
| FLOW RATE | 3151-8 |
| FRACTION OF INSPIRED OXYGEN | 3150-0 |
| OXYHEMOGLOBIN, CORD ARTERIAL | 30370-1 |
| PATIENT TEMPERATURE | 8310-5 |
| PCO2 CORRECTED, CORD ARTERIAL | 49694-3 |
| PCO2, CORD ARTERIAL | 49694-3 |
| PH CORRECTED, CORD ARTERIAL | 49698-4 |
| PH, CORD ARTERIAL | 49698-4 |
| PO2 CORRECTED, CORD ARTERIAL | 49696-8 |
| PO2, CORD ARTERIAL | 49696-8 |
Turnaround Time (TAT)
STAT 1 Hour
Routine 4 Hours
CPT Code(s)
82803
Performing Lab Section
Chemistry
Performing Lab(s)
Cheshire Medical Center Laboratory (CHE)
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Laboratory (MHMH)