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HelpTest Code ABGMA Blood Gas, Arterial
Additional Codes
| Epic ID | LAB76 |
Specimen Requirements
Collect 1 mL arterial whole blood in pre-heparinized syringe, plain syringe, capillary tube, or heparinized test tube (dark green top tube with NO gel). Do NOT expose to air.
Stability/Transport
| Temperature | Stability | Preferred Transport |
| Room Temp | 15 minutes | X |
Unacceptable Conditions
Opened tubes (can not be an add on test).
Performing Lab
Allen Hospital Laboratory (Cardiopulmonary, OR, NICU, ICU, or Respiratory)
Panel
Panel includes: pH, pCO2, pO2, sO2, HCO3, Base excess/deficit, COHb, MetHb, %O2Hgb, Hgb. Standard testing to evacuate patient's oxygenation, ventilation, and acid-base status.
Day(s) Performed
Daily
Report Available
30 minutes
Reference Ranges
| Test | Normal Range | Critical Value |
| pH | 7.35-7.45 |
0-30 days: <7.30 or >7.50 31 days-12 years: <7.30 or >7.51 >12 years: <7.20 or >7.60 |
| pCO2 |
0-30 days: 29-49 mmHg 31 days-12 years: 35-45 mmgHg >12 years: 35-45 mmHg |
0-30 days: <29 or >49 mmHg 31 days-12 years: <30 or >50 mmHg >12 years: <20 or >70 mmHg |
| pO2 | 70-90 mmHg |
<12 years: <40 mmHg >12 years: <56 mmHg |
| sO2 | 96-100% | |
| HCO3 | 22-26 mmol/L | |
| COHb | 0.0-1.5% | >15.0% |
| MetHb | 0.0-1.5% | >15.0% |
| %O2Hgb | 94-98% | |
| Hgb |
<6 days: 14.5-22.5 g/dL 6-30 days: 13.5-21.5 g/dL 31 days-1 year: 11.5-15.5 g/dL >1 year female: 12.0-16.0 g/dL >1 year male: 13.0-18.0 g/dL |
<7.0 g/dL |
CPT Code Information
82805
82375