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HelpTest Code VBGN2 Venous Blood Gas without Coox, Blood
Useful For
Assessment of acid-base status in patients for whom arterial sampling is not indicated or would be difficult
Method Name
Potentiometry/Amperometry
Reporting Name
Venous Blood Gas w/o Coox, BSpecimen Type
Whole Blood Li HeparinSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whole Blood Li Heparin | Ambient (preferred) | ||
| Refrigerated | 1 hours | ||
Reject Due To
No specimen should be rejected.Reference Values
pO2
Not applicable
pCO2 [7]
41-51 mm Hg
pH [6]
7.32-7.43
Base Excess
Not applicable
HCO3
Not applicable
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
Same day/1 dayPerforming Laboratory
MCHS- MankatoTest 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.CPT Code Information
82805
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| VBGN2 | Venous Blood Gas w/o Coox, B | 24339-4 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| VSITE | Venous Sample Site | 20506-2 |
| PO2V | Venous pO2 | 2705-2 |
| PCO2V | Venous pCO2 | 2021-4 |
| PHV1 | Venous pH | 2746-6 |
| BASEX | Venous Base Excess | 1927-3 |
| HCO3B | HCO3 | 14627-4 |