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HelpTest Code BG ART Blood Gas, Arterial
Additional Codes
LAB2483
Collection Method
Arterial collection
Minimum Volume
150μl for a full profile from a syringe
Container
Balanced Heparin Syringe
Acceptable Specimens
Arterial collection
Reference or Target Ranges
Arterial Blood Gas Reference Ranges
| COMPONENT | Age | Reference Range |
| pH | All ages | 7.35-7.45 |
| pCO2 (mmHg) |
0d-1m >1m males >1m females |
26-40 35-48 32-45 |
| pO2 (mmHg) |
0-1D >1D |
60-75 83-108 |
| HCO3 (mmol/L) |
0-2y >2y |
17-24 21-29 |
| BE (mmol/L) | All ages | (-2)-3 |
| SO2 (%) |
0-1d >1d |
85-90 94-98 |
| pH(T) | All ages | no range |
| pCO2(T) | All ages | no range |
| pO2(T) | All ages | no range |
Reportable Units
Varies
Critical Value
| Component | Age | Critical Low | Critical High |
| pH | All ages | ≤7.2 | ≥7.6 |
| pCO2 |
0d-1m >1m males >1m females |
≤15 ≤15 ≤15 |
≥70 ≥70 ≥70 |
| pO2 |
0-1D >1D |
≤40 ≤40 |
Not defined for this assay Not defined for this assay |
| HCO3 |
0-2y >2y |
≤10 ≤10 |
≥45 ≥45 |
Reasons for Rejection
| Hemolysis Threshold | N/A |
| Icterus Threshold | N/A |
| Lipemia Threshold | N/A |
| Other | QNS, contaminated, improperly labled, improper specimen type |
Specimen Stability
Samples should be analyzed within 15 minutes from draw to optimize specimen quality. Testing should not be delayed more than 30 minutes from collection.
Performance Information
| Days and Time Performed | 24/7 |
| Expected Turn Around Time | 60 minutes |
| Stat Availabilty | Yes |
| Performing Bench | CPH Chemistry |
| Methodology/Method Description | GEM Premier 5000 |
CPT Codes
82803
Last review/edit date
March 2024