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Test Code LAB78 Blood Gases, Capillary

Methodology

Radiometer Analyzer

Performing Laboratory

OhioHealth Laboratory Services-GMC, DH, DMH, GMH, HMH, PMH Respiratory Department and RMH, PMH and MGH Core Laboratory

Specimen Requirements

Draw a full capillary tube with heparin.  Tube must be full. Mix by rolling capillary tube between palms for 15 seconds. Transport to the laboratory immediately. Specimen must be recieved in the laboratory within 30 minutes of draw.  

Note:  Label tube with patient’s name (first and last) and date and actual time of draw.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerate/Ambient/Frozen NO

Reference Values

No established reference values

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

82803