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Test Code PHART PH ARTERIAL BLOOD

Important Note

Include: Patient's temperature, oxygen intake, Allen's test performed, and location patient drawn.

Use appropriate BLOOD GAS SYRINGE. 

Additional Codes

ABG PH

Methodology

RADIOMETER Blood Gas Analyzer

Specimen Requirements

Arterial Whole Blood

Container: Capped syringe designed for blood gases

Specimen Collection: 1 mL  (minimum 0.2 mL)

  1. Contact Logan Health Whitefish Laboratory for collection procedure.
  2. 1 mL arterial whole blood with 120 IU lyophilized heparin added to syringe designed for blood gases.
  3. Cap with stopper.
  4. Test must be performed immediately upon obtaining specimen.
  5. Maximum stability is 30 min at room temperature.

Specimen Transport/Stability

Room Temp: 30 min (maximum stability)

Maximum Laboratory Time

60 minutes

Reference Ranges

Arterial Blood Gases

 

pH

  
Newborn 7.20 - 7.60
2 yrs 7.20 - 7.60
15 yrs 7.20 - 7.60

 

Day(s) Test Set Up

Daily

Test Classification and CPT Coding

82800