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Test Code CORDABG ABG CORD BLOOD GASES

Important Note

Bring specimen to lab immediately upon collection. 

Includes: ABGCS (Blood Gases, Small Vessel, Arterial) and ABGCL (Blood Gases, Large Vessel, Vein). 

Methodology

RADIOMETER Blood Gas Analyzer

Specimen Requirements

Umbilical Cord

Container: Clean Container

Specimen Collection:

  1. Bring umbilical cord to laboratory on ice in a clean container immediately upon collection. 
  2. Include label with patients name, mothers name, gender, time of birth, and ordering provider with specimen.

Maximum Laboratory Time

60 minutes

Specimen Transport/Stability

Transport to lab immediately upon collection. 

Test Classification and CPT Coding

82805 x2

Day(s) Test Set Up

Daily

Reference Ranges

ABGCS: Blood Gases, Small Vessel, Arterial

pH  
  7.21 - 7.32 
PCO2 mmHg
  41.0 - 59.0
PO2 mmHg
  10.0 - 26.0 
HCO3 mEq/L
  21.0 - 29.0 
CO2 mMOL/L
  No Reference Range Established
Base Excess mEq/L
  -7.0 - 2.0
O2 Saturation %
  96.0 - 100.0 

 

ABGCL: Blood Gases, Large Vessel, Vein

pH  
  7.21 - 7.36
PCO2 mmHg
  33.0 - 53.0 
PO2 mmHg
  18.0 - 38.0
HCO3 mEq/L
  20.0 - 28.0 
CO2 mMOL/L
  No Reference Range Established
Base Excess mEq/L
  -6.0 - 2.0 
O2 Saturation %
  96.0 - 100.0
Critical pH    :   REFER TO LH-W CRITICAL VALUES POLICY  
Critical pCO2 :  REFER TO LH-W CRITICAL VALUES POLICY  
Critical pO2    :  REFER TO LH-W CRITICAL VALUES POLICY