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Test Code RTBGP Blood Gases, Arterial, Pediatric

Specimen and Container/Tube

Blood, Arterial

Turnaround Time

15 minutes

Specimen Type

Blood, Arterial

UCMC Collection Instructions

  • Remove air.
  • Remove needle from syringe.
  • Cap tightly and mix well. Mix horizontally for 15 seconds
  • No ice.
  • Route the specimen and requisition to the Rapid Response Lab tube station 196 or hand deliver to Rapid Response Lab room TW005

STAT Turnaround Time

15 minutes

Critical Results

pH <7.20 or >7.65
PCO2 <25 mmHg or >60 mmHg with pH <7.30
PO2 <50 mmHg

Fee Code

24419

Container/Tube

Balanced heparinized syringe

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Day(s) Performed

24/7

STAT DAY(S) AND TIME(S) PERFORMED

Available

CPT

82805

Method Name

Direct Measurement

Reference Values

pH: 7.35-7.45
PC02: 34-46 mmHg,
P02: 80-100 mmHg
02 saturation: 94-98%

Pediatric Volume

0.5 mL

Methodology

Direct Measurement