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HelpTest Code VBGCO Venous Blood Gas With Co-Oximetry
Performing Lab
Arnot Ogden Medical Center
Ordering Recommendations
Assessment of acid-base balance, evaluation of causes of hypoxia, and diagnosis of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Includes pH, pCO2, pO2, HCO3, tCO2, Base excess/deficit, O2Sat, Hemoglobin, Oxyhemoglobin, Methemoglobin, and Carboxyhemoglobin.
Collect
Venous Whole Blood
Collection Device
Lithium Heparin Syringe or Dark Green Top Tube.
AT IRA DAVENPORT: ONLY A HEPARINIZED SYRINGE IS ACCEPTABLE.
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.
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.