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HelpTest Code ORVBG Operating Room Venous Blood Gas
Performing Lab
Arnot Ogden Medical Center
Ordering Recommendations
Important Note
Operating Room Use ONLY
Assessment of Carbon Dioxide, Bicarbonate, and pH; determination of acid-base balance.
Collect
Venous 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
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
Operating Room Use ONLY