Sign in →

Test Code CAPBG BLOOD GASES, CAPILLARY

Important Note

Bring specimen to lab immediately upon collection. 

Capillary tube must not have bubbles. 

Methodology

Blood Gas Analyzer

Specimen Requirements

Capillary Whole Blood

Container: Heparinized Plastic Capillary Tube

Specimen Collection: Full capillary tube with no bubbles

  1. Contact NVH Laboratory for collection procedure.
  2. Appropriately filled heparinized plastic capillary tube containing a mixing wire.
  3. Cap with capillary tube caps.
  4. Once collected, bring to lab immediately while using mixing wire and magnet to mix.
  5. Include collection site with patient information.
  6. Test must be performed immediately upon obtaining specimen.

Maximum Laboratory Time

60 minutes

Specimen Transport/Stability

Transport to lab immediately upon collection. 

Test Classification and CPT Coding

82805

Day(s) Test Set Up

Daily

Reference Ranges

Arterial Blood Gases

pH  
  7.35 - 7.45
PCO2 mmHg
  35.0 - 45.0
PO2 mmHg
  33.1 - 41.2
HCO3 mEq/L
  21.0 - 28.0
CO2 mMol/L
  No Reference Range Established
Base Excess mEq/L
  -3.0 - 3.0
O2 Saturation %
  52.0 - 90.0