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HelpTest Code LAB189006 Capillary Blood Gas Critical Care Panel
Performing Lab
Arnot Ogden Medical Center
Ordering Recommendations
Assessment of acid/base balance, evaluation of hypoxia, electrolyte imbalance, glucose level, and ionized calcium level.
Includes hemoglobin, hematocrit, pH, pCO2, pO2, HCO3, CO2, base excess/deficit, O2Sat, oxyhemoglobin, carboxyhemoglobin, methemoglobin, electrolytes, glucose, and ionized calcium.
Collect
Capillary Whole Blood
Collection Device
Capillary tube with flea and magnet.
Specimen Volume
200 uL
Stability (from collection to initiation)
|
Room Temp |
30 minutes |
Storage/Transport Temperature
Room Temp
Minimum Requirements
200 uL
Methodology
Potentiometry, amperometry, spectrophotometry, ion selective electrode.
Start Date
9/13/2017
Last Review Date
7/31/2025 JLH
Specimen Handling
Room Temp
Remarks
TURN AROUND TIME
30 minutes