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HelpTest Code VBG Blood Gas [Venous], Whole Blood Newark
Specimen Volume
2.5 ml
Preferred Specimen
Green No Gel (on ice) OR Heparinized syringe (on ice)
Patient temperature noted on tube.
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