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HelpTest Code BG ART CORD Blood Gas, Arterial, Cord
Additional Codes
LAB1398
Performing Laboratory
Central Peninsula Hospital
Collection Instructions
Syringe samples must be mixed thoroughly immediately after sample collection. Mix the sample for 30 seconds with quick inversions of the syringe.
Collection Method
Arterial collection
Container
Heparinized Syringe
Specimen Type
Heparinized Syringe
Minimum Volume
150μl for a full profile from a syringe
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.
Reference or Target Ranges
| COMPONENT | Age | Reference Range |
| pH | All ages | 7.15-7.38 |
| pCO2 (mmHg) | All ages |
32-68
|
| pO2 (mmHg) |
All ages |
6.0-28
|
| HCO3 (mmol/L) |
All ages |
15-26.8 |
| BE (mmol/L) | All ages | (-8.1)-0.9 |
Reportable Units
Varies
Critical Value
| Component | Age | Critical Low | Critical High |
| pH | All ages | ≤7.1 | ≥7.6 |
| HCO3 (mmol/L) |
All ages |
≤10 |
≥45 |
| BE (mmol/L) | All ages | Not defined for this assay | >16 |
Reasons for Rejection
| Hemolysis Threshold | N/A |
| Icterus Threshold | N/A |
| Lipemia Threshold | N/A |
| Other | QNS, clotted, contaminated, improperly labeled, improper specimen type |
Performance Information
| Days and Time Performed | 24/7 |
| Expected Turn Around Time |
Stat: 30 Minutes |
| Stat Availabilty | Yes |
| Performing Bench | CPH Chemistry |
| Methodology/Method Description | GEM Premier 5000 |
CPT Codes
82805
Last review/edit date
2025