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ABG

Test Code
ABG


Preferred Specimen
Sodium or lithium heparin is the recommended anticoagulant for whole blood samples collected in capped or plugged syringes.


Minimum Volume
1 to 5 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
Green - Heparin Plasma


Instructions
None


Transport Container
Biohazard Bag


Transport Temperature
Ambient


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Uncapped/unplugged syringes and syringes with non-blunted needles are not accepted.


Setup Schedule
At All Times


Limitations
Baptist Health - Heart Lab



Last Updated: August 31, 2017


The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.