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Test Code LAB90500 Blood Gases, Mixed Arterial with Full Panel

Reporting Title

Blood Gas Mixed Venous with Full Panel

Methodology

Radiometer Analyzer

Performing Laboratory

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

Specimen Requirements

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. Use gauze or tissue to absorb the excess blood.  Cap the syringe immediately and mix by rolling the syringe between the palms for 15 seconds. Transport to the laboratory immediately. Specimen must be recieved in the laboratory within 30 minutes of draw. 

Note:  1. Include percent oxygen, liter oxygen inspiration, or room air on request form.

2. Label syringe 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 for blood gases, see individual tests for other tests in this panel.

This order code includes Blood Gases, Hemoglobin, Oximetry, Glucose, Na, K, CL Lactic Acid and Ionized Calcium

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday; Continuously

Test Classification and CPT Coding

82805