Susan ABG with stability
Specimen Type
Heprinized Syringe delivered on ice to the laboratory
Specimen Handling Instructions
Physician or respiratory draw. Specimen must be delivered on ice to the laboratory ASAP.
Specimen Volume
0.5 mL
Stability
Facility |
Ambient |
Received on Ice |
Clifton Springs Hospital |
30 minutes |
60 minutes |
Newark Wayne Community Hospital |
30 minutes |
2 hours |
Rochester General Hospital |
30 minutes |
2 hours |
UMMC - United Memorial Medical Center |
WILL NOT ACCEPT IF NOT DELIVERED ON ICE |
30 minutes |
Unity Hospital |
30 MINUTES |
2 hours |
Stat Turn-around Time
15 minutes
Routine Turn-around Time
Facility Specific:
Clifton Springs Hospital |
60 minutes |
Newark Wayne Community Hospital |
2 hours |
Rochester Genreal Hospital |
2 hours |
UMMC - United Memorial Medical Center |
30 minutes |
Unity Hospital |
2 hours |
The speicmen will be rejected after the above stated times due to specimen deterioration.
Performing Laboratory
Clifton Springs Hospital |
Newark Wayne Community Hospital |
Rochester General Hospital |
UMMC – United Medical Memorial Center |
Unity Hospital |
CPT Code
94762
LOINC code
24336-0