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HelpTest 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