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Test Code PCABG Blood Gas, Arterial, Point of Care, Blood

Useful For

Assessment of respiratory function

 

Monitoring of respiratory function during oxygen therapy or mechanical ventilation

 

Assessment of acid-base status

Method Name

Direct Potentiometry/Amperometrically

Reporting Name

Blood Gas, Arterial, POCT, B

Specimen Type

Whole Blood Li Heparin

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.3 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Whole Blood Li Heparin Ambient

Reject Due To

Iced specimen Reject

Reference Values

pH

7.35-7.45

 

pCO2

Males:

35-48 mm Hg

 

Females:

32-45 mm Hg

 

pO2

83-108 mm Hg

 

Bicarbonate (HCO3)

22-26 mmol/L

 

Base Excess

-2-3 mmol/L

 

O2 Saturation

0-2 months: 96-100%

Adult: 96-99%

Performing Laboratory

MCHS- Mankato

Test Classification

This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
PCABG Blood Gas, Arterial, POCT, B 24336-0

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
APHPC pH, Arterial, POCT, B 2744-1
ACO2P pCO2, Arterial, POCT, B 2019-8
AO2PC pO2, Arterial, POCT, B 2703-7
AHCO3 HCO3, Arterial, POCT, B 1960-4
ABEPC Base Excess, Arterial, POCT, B 1925-7
AO2SA O2 Saturation, Arterial, POCT, B 51733-4
SBGPC Sample Type, Blood Gas, POCT 31208-2
FIO2_ FIO2, POCT 3150-0

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

Same day/1 day

CPT Code Information

82803