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BLOOD GAS, CORD ARTERIAL
MessagePOC
Test Code
LAB76
Alias/See Also
Cord Arterial
CPT Codes
82803
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.
*Note: Samples with expected high pO2 values or for special studies like shunt studies should be analyzed immediately or within 5 minutes.
*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