Test Code N.VBG BLOOD GASES, VENOUS

Methodology

Blood Gas Analyzer

Specimen Requirements

Whole Blood

Container: Green top Lithium heparin

Specimen Collection: 1 mL (minimum 0.2 mL)

Appropriately fill tube.
Test must be performed within 30 min of collection.
Store and transport at room temp.

Specimen Rejection

Specimen exposed to air.

Maximum Laboratory Time

60 minutes

Specimen Transport/Stability

Room Temp: 30 min (Maximum Stability)

Test Classification and CPT Coding

82803

Day(s) Test Set Up

Daily

Reference Ranges

Venous Blood Gases

pH
	7.32 - 7.42
pCO2	mmHg
	40.0 - 70.0
PO2	mmHg
15 yrs	33.1 - 40.0
HCO3	mEq/L
	No Reference Range
CO2	mMol/L
	25 - 29
Base Excess	mEq/L
	No Reference Range
O2 Saturation	%
	No Reference Range
FIO2	%
	No Reference Range
O2 Administered