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Collection Requirements
Source: blood
Container: Heparinized syringe
Volume: 0.3 mL in heparinized syringe
Turn Around Time
15 minutes
Availability
STAT
Includes
pH, pCO2, pO2, bicarbonate (HCO3), total CO2 (TCO2), and Base Excess
Lab Processing Instructions
Specimen: whole blood
Performing Laboratory
Adele Hall
Kansas
Adele Hall Lab Section
Critical Care Lab
Instrumentation/Methodology
Adele Hall: Radiometer ABL
Kansas: GEM5000
Reference Ranges
| Test | Age | Reference Range | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 0-3 days | 7.33 - 7.49 | |
| 4-14 days | 7.32 - 7.43 | ||
| 15 days - 1 month | 7.34 - 7.43 | ||
| 1 month - 14 years | 7.34 - 7.46 | ||
| > 14 years Female | 7.36 - 7.44 | ||
| > 14 years Male | 7.35 - 7.45 | ||
| pCO2 | 0-1 month | 27 - 40 | mmHg |
| >1 month | 32 - 45 | mmHg | |
| pO2 | 0-2 days | 60 - 76 | mmHg |
| >2 days | 80 - 105 | mmHg | |
| Total CO2 | 0-1 month | 18 - 29 | mmol/L |
| >1 month | 20 - 30 | mmol/L | |
| HCO3 | 0-1 month | 17 - 28 | mmol/L |
| >1 month | 19 - 29 | mmol/L |
CPT
82803