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Test Code PHVEN PH VENOUS BLOOD

Important Note

DO  NOT  SPIN !!

Additional Codes

VBG PH

Methodology

RADIOMETER Blood Gas Analyzer

Specimen Requirements

Whole Blood

Container: Green top Lithium heparin

Specimen Collection: 1 mL (minimum 0.2 mL)

  1. Fill tube appropriately. 
  2. Test must be performed within 30 minutes of collection.
  3. Store and transport at room temperature. 

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

82800

Day(s) Test Set Up

Daily

Reference Ranges

Venous Blood Gases

 

pH  
  7.20 - 7.60