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Test Code LAB2903 Oximetry, Measured, Blood Venous

Reporting Title

Oximetry, Venous

Performing Laboratory

OhioHealth Laboratory Services-RMH, MGH, PMH Core Laboratory; GMC, DH, HMH, OBH, MH, BH, PMH, WECC Respiratory Department

Specimen Requirements

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

Acceptable Specimens:

 Venous blood

Heparinized Syringe

Draw 2 mL of blood in a 3-mL heparinized syringe or a minimum of 0.5 mL of blood in a 1-mL heparinized syringe. Expel any air bubbles. Cap syringe and mix by rolling syringe between palms for 15 seconds.

Also acceptable:

VACUTAINER®

Draw a full,dark green-top (heparin) tube. Gel tube is not acceptable.  Mix by gently inverting 8 times. Test is performed on whole blood do not centrifuge.

Avoid exposure to atmosphere

 

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Whole Blood Refrigerated 14 days capped specimen
  Ambient  14 days capped specimen

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday; Continuously

Test Classification and CPT Coding

82810

Reference Range

Total Hgb  Male 13.5-18.0 g/dL   Female  12.0-16.0 g/dL

O2 Sat 40.0-70.0%

COHgb ≤1.5% of Total Hgb    Suburban Non-Smokers ≤ 1.5%

              Smokers 1.5-5.0%

              Heavy Smokers 5.0-9.0%

MetHgb  0.0-2.0 %

O2Hgb   No established rfeference range