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BLOOD GAS, MIXED VENOUS

Message
POC


Test Code
LAB5210442


CPT Codes
82805

Preferred Specimen
Lithium or sodium heparin


Minimum Volume
150μL


Other Acceptable Specimens
NOT Acceptable: EDTA, citrate, oxalate, or sodium fluoride


Transport Temperature
Room Temp.


Specimen Stability
Analyze within 30 minutes if collected in Syringe; Analyze within 10 minutes if collected in Capillary Tube.
*Note: Samples with expected high pO2 values or for special studies like shunt studies should be analyzed immediately or within 5 minutes.



Report Available
Results from Point of Care Blood Gas testing are interfaced to the EMR.


Reference Range
See "Point of Care Blood Gas by Radiometer ABL90 Flex Plus" Procedure 10.2.1




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.