Test Code ABG ABG, Whole Blood
Specimen Volume
0.5 ml
Preferred Specimen
Heparinized Syringe (SYR on ice)
Specimen Handling Instructions
Physician or Respiratory Therapist draw
Transport
Transport STAT ASAP
Cutoff Time
None
Department
Chemistry
Methodology
Ion selective electrode
Stat Turn-around Time
30 Minutes
Routine Turn-around Time
1 Day
Reference Ranges
See Report