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HelpTest Code LAB3901 Venous Blood Gas With Ionized Calcium
Performing Lab
Arnot Ogden Medical Center
TEST NOT AVAILABLE AT IRA DAVENPORT LABORATORY.
Ordering Recommendations
Assessment of acid-base balance and free calcium in the blood.
Includes pH, pCO2, pO2, HCO3, TCO2, base excess/deficit, O2Sat, and ionized calcium.
Collect
Venous Whole Blood
Collection Device
Lithium Heparin Syringe or Dark Green Top Tube
Specimen Volume
3 mL
Stability (from collection to initiation)
|
Room Temp |
30 minutes |
Storage/Transport Temperature
Room Temp
Minimum Requirements
0.5 mL
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
Notes
Send sample to Respiratory ASAP.