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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 | Reference Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| pH | 7.31 -7.41 | |
| pCO2 | 40 - 60 | mmHg |
| pO2 | 26 - 55 | mmHg |
| HCO3 | 22 - 29 | mmol/L |
CPT
82803