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CPOE Test Name
ABG w/Meas Sat
Venous Blood Gas w/Meas Sat
Mixed Ven Blood Gas w/Meas Sat
Synonyms
ABG
ABG + COOX
Art Meas ABG
Adult Blood Gas
VBG Meas
MVBG Meas
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Requirements
Prepackaged heparinized blood gas syringe; 1.5 mL blood
Causes for Rejection
Specimen mislabeled; Specimen not maintained on ice; Specimen contains >25% volume of air; Specimen clotted; Needle not removed.
Turn Around Time
30 minutes from receipt in the laboratory
CPT / HCPCS Code
82803
Performing Lab
Core Laboratory BI 2025 721-2120
Critical Values
Due to formatting constraints here, please refer to Critical Results Listing.
https://www.medialabinc.net/dv/dl.aspx?d=106963&dh=f7586&u=64389&uh=bbf51
Storage and Transport
Prepackaged heparinized blood gas syringe; 1.5 mL blood or a completely filled heparinized blood gas capillary tube
Reference Range
Due to formatting constraints here, please refer to the Blood Gas Reference Ranges table.
https://www.medialabinc.net/dv/dl.aspx?d=112012&dh=0c364&u=64389&uh=bbf51
Special Instructions
Patient should be supine and relaxed. Specimen should be drawn 20 minutes following any change in respiratory status to allow for equilibration of blood gases. After specimen collection, pressure should be applied to the site for 5 minutes or until the bleeding has stopped.
Test Consists
Measured pH, pC02, p02, 02 saturation, carboxyhemoglobin, and methemoglobin. Calculated HC03, base excess, and total C02.
Indications
Evaluate respiratory function, acid-base balance, and lung function.
Limitations
Values can be affected by gross hemolysis and gross lipemia. Calculations assume body temperature of 37°C.