Test Code VBGZ Blood Gas,Venous
Additional Codes
| Epic ID | LAB79 |
Specimen Requirements
Collect 1 mL whole blood in heparinized test tube (dark green top tube with NO gel). Keep Stoppered.

Stability/Transport
| Temperature | Stability | Preferred Transport |
| Room Temp | <30 minutes | X |
Unacceptable Conditions
Opened tubes (can not be an add on test).
Performing Lab
Marshalltown Hospital Laboratory
Day(s) Performed
Daily
Report Available
30 minutes
Reference Ranges
| Test | Normal Range | Critical Value |
| pH | 7.35-7.45 | <7.20 or >7.60 |
| pCO2 | 38-54 mmHg |
|
| pO2 | 25-29 mmHg |
|
| HCO3 | 22-29 mmol/L | |
| COHb | 0.0-1.5% | >15.0% |
CPT Code Information
82805
82375