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HelpTest Code SOFT: ABG Arterial Blood Gas
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| Ordering Mnemonic |
| EPIC NAME: Blood gas, arterial |
| EPIC CODE: LAB76 |
Performing Laboratory
Saint Francis Medical Center- Chemistry
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Arterial Blood
Container/Tube: Heparinized blood gas syringe
Specimen Volume: Full syringe
Special Instructions: Avoid exposure of specimen to atmosphere.
Specimen Transport Temperature
30 mins (A)
Reference Values
pH: 7.350-7.450
Critical: <7.2 or > 7.6
pCO2: 35-45 mmHg
Critical: Pediatric: <20 mmHg or > 60 mmHg
Adult: <20 mmHg or > 70 mmHg
pO2: 880-90 mmHg
Critical: < 40 mmHg
B.E. 1.0-2.0 mEq/L
HCO3: 23-29 mEq/L
CO2: 24-30 mEq/L
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
CPT Codes
82805