Laboratory Medicine Program


Blood gases
(ABG)

Clinical Decription:

Method: Ionic Selective Electrode; Siemens Rapidpoint/Rapidlab

Component Tests Used: n/a

Reference Ranges Used:
ArterialpH: 7.35-7.45 mmHgPCO2: 35-45 mmHgPO2: 80-100 mmHgTotal CO2: 23-28 mmol/LBE Calculated: 0 +/- 2 mmol/L

Specimen Type: whole blood in heparinized syringe
Collected In: Heparin
Volume: mL

Shipping: Sample on dry ice

Special Instructions: n/a

Testing Schedule(s): Please call

Turnaround Time: None

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