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HelpTest Code Unity ABG ABG, Whole Blood
Specimen Volume
0.5 ml
Preferred Specimen
Syringe (SYR on ice) collected in balanced Heparin or Lithium Heparin only
Specimen Handling Instructions
Physician or Respiratory Therapist draw
Sample should be placed on ice and analyzed within 30 minutes. Specimens greater than 2 hours will be rejected.
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