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HelpTest Code ABG Blood Gas [Arterial], Whole Blood Newark
Specimen Volume
0.5 ml
Preferred Specimen
Heparinized Syringe (SYR on ice)
Patient temperature noted on syringe along with O2% and delivery mode.
Specimen Handling Instructions
Physician or Respiratory Therapist draw
Transport
Transport STAT ASAP to lab on ice
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