Not orderable

Blood Gas Arterial

Synonyms

  • ABG
  • BLOOD GASES, ARTERIAL
  • LAB10807

Cerner Name

zzBlood Gases, Arterial

Clinical Info

This test available for Hospitial patients only.

Specimen Sources

Specimen Types

Specimen Volume

Whole blood

Container

Syringe

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Syringe
Specimen: Whole blood
Transport Temperature: Deliver to Laboratory Immediately

Transport Instructions

Deliver to Laboratory Immediately

Specimen Stability

Methodology

Poteniometry- pH, pCO2, O2 saturation, Base Excess, and HCO3 calculation Amperometry-pO2

Days Performed

Sunday though Saturday

Performing Laboratories

Northwell Hospital Rapid Response Laboratory

CPT

82803

PDM

5301040

Results

Result Interpretation

  • Reference Ranges (NORMAL RANGES)
Analyte                                   Range
pH                                            7.35-7.45
PCO2                                       32-46mmHg
PO2                                         74-108 mmHg
SO2                                          92-96
FCOHb                                      0-2%
ctHb                                        11.5 - 15.5 g/dL
Hct                                           35-50% Adult
HCO3                                      21-29 mmol/L                                                                 
BE                                          -2 - +2 mmol/L

Forms

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Workgroup: Chemistry
Procedure Master Number: LAB10807
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