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Collection Requirements
Source: blood
Preferred:
Container: Heparinized syringe
Volume: 0.3 mL in heparinized syringe
Acceptable:
Container: Sodium heparin green
Volume: 2 mL in vacutainer
Offsite collection: Specimens requiring transport to Adele Hall MUST be a vacutainer
Special Instructions
No additional sample necessary if ordered with a blood gas
Place on ice if not sent immediately
Turn Around Time
15 minutes
Availability
STAT
Lab Processing Instructions
Specimen: whole blood
Vacutainer: Do NOT remove the cap; tube must remain sealed
Offsite locations: Specimens transported to Adele Hall must be refrigerated and arrive at the Critical Care Lab within 7 hours of collection
Performing Laboratory
Adele Hall
Kansas
Adele Hall Lab Section
Critical Care Lab
Instrumentation/Methodology
Adele Hall: Radiometer ABL
Kansas: GEM 5000
Reference Ranges
1.13 - 1.37 mmol/L
CPT
82330