Test Code CBG Capillary Blood Gas, Whole Blood
Specimen Volume
Varies
Preferred Specimen
Capillary (on Ice)
Specimen Handling Instructions
Collect specimen in capillary tubes, place on ice and deliver to lab immediately.
Transport
STAT courier pick-up
Cutoff Time
None
Department
ChemistryMethodology
Ion selective electrode
Stat Turn-around Time
30 Minutes
Routine Turn-around Time
30 Minutes
Reference Ranges
See Report