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eDH Procedure Code(s)
LAB2076 Blood Gas, Arterial
Collection Questions
- What is the patients temperature in Celsius?
- What is the patients fraction of inspired oxygen (FIO2)?
- What is the patients flow rate?
- Has the Allen's test been performed?
Collection Information
Send to laboratory immediately.
Specimen Information
| Specimen Type | Specimen Source | Acceptable Containers | Minimum Test Volume (mL) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blood | Blood, Arterial | BGasSyr1mL | 0.1 | |
| Blood | Blood, Arterial | BGasSyr3mL | 0.1 | |
Shipping and Handling
Processing Instructions: N/ATransport Temperature: Refrigerated
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 |
|---|---|
| ALLEN'S TEST | 35503-2 |
| BASE EXCESS, ARTERIAL (MAH) | 1925-7 |
| BICARBONATE, ARTERIAL (MAH) | 1960-4 |
| FLOW RATE | 3151-8 |
| FRACTION OF INSPIRED OXYGEN | 3150-0 |
| PATIENT TEMPERATURE | 8310-5 |
| PCO2 CORRECTED, ARTERIAL (MAH) | 32771-8 |
| PCO2, ARTERIAL (MAH) | 32771-8 |
| PH CORRECTED, ARTERIAL (MAH) | 33254-4 |
| PH, ARTERIAL (MAH) | 33254-4 |
| PO2 CORRECTED, ARTERIAL (MAH) | 19255-9 |
| PO2, ARTERIAL (MAH) | 19255-9 |
Turnaround Time (TAT)
STAT 1 Hour
Routine 4 Hours
CPT Code(s)
82803
Performing Lab Section
Chemistry
Performing Lab(s)
Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center Laboratory (MAH)