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HelpTest Code LAB1398 Arterial Blood Gas Cord Blood (Umbilical Cord)
Performing Lab
Arnot Ogden Medical Center
Ordering Recommendations
Assessment of fetal acid-base balance, determination of respiratory versus metabolic acidosis if present.
Includes pH, pCO2, pO2, HCO3, TCO2, Base Excess/Deficit, and O2Saturation.
Collect
Arterial Whole Blood
Collection Device
Lithium Heparin Syringe
Specimen Volume
1 mL
Stability (from collection to initiation)
| Room Temp | 30 minutes |
Storage/Transport Temperature
Room Temp
Minimum Requirements
1 mL
Methodology
Assessment of Carbon Dioxide, Bicarbonate, and pH; determination of acid-base balance.
Start Date
9/13/2017
Last Review Date
7/31/2025 JLH
Specimen Handling
Room Temp
Remarks
TURN AROUND TIME
30 minutes