BLOOD GAS ARTERIAL BLOOD
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: ABG
UPHSM LIS Test #: 280
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time: 1 min
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
UPHSM LIS Test #: 280
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time: 1 min
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 0.2 minimum whole blood
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: Heparinized Syringe
Collection Info:
1 Heparinized syringe (minimum 0.2 mL of whole blood)
Note:
1. Avoid contact with air.
2. Place on ice if there is a delay of >30 minutes.
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: Heparinized Syringe
Collection Info:
1 Heparinized syringe (minimum 0.2 mL of whole blood)
Note:
1. Avoid contact with air.
2. Place on ice if there is a delay of >30 minutes.
Methods
Potentiometric Amperometric
Clinical Utilities
Includes: pH, PCO2, PO2, calculated: HCO3, TCO2 and 02 saturation.
CPT Codes
82803
* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
Reference Range
Panic Value (automatic call-back)
pH <7.2 or >7.6
PCO2 >60 mm Hg
PO2 <40 mm Hg
pH <7.2 or >7.6
PCO2 >60 mm Hg
PO2 <40 mm Hg