Blood Gas, Arterial (ABG)
Order Name
ABG
Revision Date 01/02/2020
Revision Date 01/02/2020
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Blood Gas, Arterial (ABG)
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| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1.0 mL (0.6 mL) | Whole Blood | Syringe containing heparin or lithium heparin | Room Temperature |
| Instructions | Label specimen with Mobilab label or with patient name (first and last), date of birth, date and time of collection, collector initials, and test(s) being ordered. | |||
| Reference Range | An interpretive report will be provided. | |||
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Testing Schedule | Daily |
| Expected TAT | 30 Minutes |
| Stat TAT | 30 Minutes |
| Notes | Specimen Stability: Room Temp - 30 minutes If testing will be delayed more than 30 minutes, storage in ice water is recommended. |
| CPT Code(s) | 82805 |
| Lab Section | NRLS-Core Chemistry |