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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 Transport/Stability

Room Temp: 30 min (Maximum Stability)

Specimen Rejection

 Specimen exposed to air.

 

Maximum Laboratory Time

60 minutes

Reference Ranges

Venous Blood Gases

 

pH  
  7.20 - 7.60

Day(s) Test Set Up

Daily

Test Classification and CPT Coding

82800