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Specimen Collection Information
| Specimen | Minimum Test Volume | Container | Special Handling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood | 0.1 ML |
Specimen Transport Temperature
Send to laboratory immediately.
Specimen Stability
Assay Information
| Assay | Result Type |
|---|---|
| pH Cap | Numeric |
| pCO2 Cap | Numeric |
| pO2 Cap | Numeric |
| HCO3 Cap | Numeric |
| BE Cap | Numeric |
| HGB Cap | Numeric |
| O2HB Cap | Numeric |
| COHB Cap | Numeric |
| METHB Cap | Numeric |
| Na wh bl Cap | Numeric |
| K wh bl Cap | Numeric |
| ICa wh bl Cap | Numeric |
| Cl wh bl Cap | Numeric |
| Gluc wh bl Cap | Numeric |
| L Lact wh bl Cap | Numeric |
| FiO2 Cap | Numeric |
| Flow Cap | Numeric |
| Temp Cap | Numeric |
Additional Specimen Instructions
eDH Ordering Instructions:
Order NUR971 (request for blood gas draw)
Answer 2 questions: Type to be collected? Test request?
Once drawn, blood is run on off-site instrument or sent to lab with requisition.
Interpretive Data
| Assay Display | Interpretive Data |
|---|---|
| COHB Cap | Nonsmokers: 0.5-1.5% COHB Smokers: Variable but usually less than 10% Toxic: 20-30% COHB Lethal: Greater than 60% COHB |
| Gluc wh bl Cap | Diabetes: ≥200 mg/dL plus symptoms |
| ICa wh bl Cap | Note: Total bilirubin higher than 20 mg/dL may lead to falsely low ionized calcium. |
| K wh bl Cap | Please note: Patients with WBC >100 000 may have falsely elevated Potassium levels. Contact the Clinical Chemistry Laboratory if there are any questions. |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday; continuously
CPT(s)
82803
Performing Lab Section
Chemistry