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Performing Laboratory
Central Peninsula Hospital
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Collection Method
- Whole blood collected in a heparinized syringe
- EDTA preserved specimens may also be used
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- Whole blood collected in a heparinized syringe
- EDTA preserved specimens may also be used
Specimen Type
- Whole blood collected in a heparinized syringe
- EDTA preserved specimens may also be used
Minimum Volume
50ul
Specimen Stability
- Samples should be analyzed immediately.
- Samples collected with heparin or EDTA preservative can be kept in a capped plastic syringes for up to 30 minutes at room temperature.
Reference or Target Ranges
| Age | Male | Female | |
| THb | 12 to 17 years old | 13 - 16 g/dL | 13 - 16 g/dL |
| THb | 18 years and older | 14 - 17.7 g/dL | 12 - 15.7 g/dL |
| O2Hb Arterial | All ages | 95 - 99 % | 95 - 99 % |
| O2Hb Venous | All ages | 60 - 85 % | 60 - 85 % |
Expected Results:
| Source | %O2Hb |
| PA | 73-85% |
| PCW | 90-100% |
| RV | 64-84% |
| RA | 72-86% |
| ICV | 76-88% |
| SVC | 66-84% |
Reportable Units
Varies
Critical Value
THb - <7 or >18 g/dL
Reasons for Rejection
QNS, contaminated, improperly labeled, improper specimen type
Performance Information
| Days and Time Performed | 24/7 |
| Performing Bench | CPH Point of Care |
| Methodology/Method Description | AVOXimeter |
CPT Codes
82810
Last review/edit date
2025