BLOOD GAS VENOUS BLOOD
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: VBG
UPHSM LIS Test #: 865
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time: 1 min
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
UPHSM LIS Test #: 865
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time: 1 min
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 1.50mL
Temperature: Ambient
Tube Type: 1 Heparinized Syringe
Collection Info:
Specimen must be sent immediately to the Laboratory for testing.
Temperature: Ambient
Tube Type: 1 Heparinized Syringe
Collection Info:
Specimen must be sent immediately to the Laboratory for testing.
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
PCO2: >60 mm Hg
pH: <7.2 or >7.6
PO2 arterial: <40 mm Hg