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
For more information, call 416.340.5227 or 1.866.865.5227