BLOOD GAS CAPILLARY BLOOD

General Information

HLAB/HOL Code: CBG
UPHSM LIS Test #: 283
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time: 1 min
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette

Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified

Volume: filled to capacity
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: 1 heparinized capillary tube
Collection Info:
Avoid contact with air. Place on wet ice if there is a delay in transport 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)
PCO2: >60 mm Hg
pH: <7.2 or >7.6
PO2 arterial: <40 mm Hg