Test Code VBG Blood Gas [Venous], Whole Blood
Specimen Volume
2.5 ml
Preferred Specimen
Heparinized syringe (on ice).
Specimen Handling Instructions
Place on ice and deliver to Lab ASAP.
Transport
STAT courier pick-up
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