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Specimen and Container/Tube
Blood, Capillary
Turnaround Time
15 minutes
Specimen Type
Blood, Capillary
STAT Turnaround Time
15 minutes
Critical Results
pH < 7.00
CO2: 25 – 60 mmHg (with pH <7.30)
Fee Code
24419
UCMC Collection Instructions
No air bubbles. Cap tightly at both ends. Mix well. No ice.
Container/Tube
Balanced heparinized capillary tube
Specimen Minimum Volume
one full tube
Day(s) Performed
24/7
STAT DAY(S) AND TIME(S) PERFORMED
Available
CPT
82805
Method Name
Direct Measurement
Reference Values
pH :?�?� 7.33 �?? 7.43
CO2: 40 �?? 50 mmHg
PO2: 30 �?? 40 mmHg
SO2: 60?�-?�80%
Pediatric Volume
one full tube
Methodology
Direct Measurement