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HelpTest Code BG VEN CORD Blood Gas, Venous, Cord
Additional Codes
LAB77
Collection Method
Venous collection
Minimum Volume
150μl for a full profile from a syringe
Container
Balanced Heparin Syringe
Acceptable Specimens
Venous collection
Reference or Target Ranges
| COMPONENT | Age | Reference Range |
| pH | All ages | 7.23-7.44 |
| pCO2 (mmHg) | All ages | 29-53 |
| pO2 (mmHg) |
All ages |
16-40
|
| HCO3 (mmol/L) |
All ages |
17-28 |
| BE (mmol/L) | All ages | -8.3)-2.6 |
Reportable Units
Varies
Critical Value
| Component | Age | Critical Low | Critical High |
| pH | All ages | ≤7.2 | ≥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, 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
82805
Last review/edit date
March 2024