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VENOUS BLOOD GAS (VBG) CO-OXIMETRY
MessageThis sample must be collected at sent DIRECTLY ( (NOT via pneumatic tube) and IMMEDIATELY to the Blood Gas Laboratory located on the 5th floor Ruby Hospital.
For Fairmont, please deliver the specimen directly to the FMT Medical Center Laboratory.
For Fairmont, please deliver the specimen directly to the FMT Medical Center Laboratory.
Test Code
LAB304145
Preferred Specimen
Outpatient Phlebotomy Instructions
Supplies:
• Pro-vent Arterial Blood Gas samplying kit with dry lithium
• Butterfly setup
• Venipuncture supplies
Process:
1. Attach Pro-vent to the butterfly
2. Push plunger to expel air
3. Fill with blood to the 1.5-2.0 line
4. Attach cap with filter and push blood our the filter (this keeps the sample anaerobic)
5. Roll and mix sample
6. Label with the EPIC printed label (Phlebotomist uses the order released by patient access)
7. Put sample ON ICE
8. Before patient leaves, document if they are breathing room air or oxygen (document how much oxygen)
9. Deliver sample to 5th floor respiratory ABG lab IMMEDIATELY (DO NOT send via pneumatic tube)
Supplies:
• Pro-vent Arterial Blood Gas samplying kit with dry lithium
• Butterfly setup
• Venipuncture supplies
Process:
1. Attach Pro-vent to the butterfly
2. Push plunger to expel air
3. Fill with blood to the 1.5-2.0 line
4. Attach cap with filter and push blood our the filter (this keeps the sample anaerobic)
5. Roll and mix sample
6. Label with the EPIC printed label (Phlebotomist uses the order released by patient access)
7. Put sample ON ICE
8. Before patient leaves, document if they are breathing room air or oxygen (document how much oxygen)
9. Deliver sample to 5th floor respiratory ABG lab IMMEDIATELY (DO NOT send via pneumatic tube)
Instructions
This test is NOT available for outreach clients.
Transport Container
MLS Instructions: This test is NOT available for outreach clients.
Transport Temperature
On ice
Methodology
GEM 5000 blood gas analyzer
Setup Schedule
Sunday-Saturday, testing performed immediately on sample reciept
Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.
Berkeley Medical Center Barnesville Hospital Braxton County Memorial Camden Clark Medical Center Fairmont Medical Center Garrett Regional Medical Center Harrison Community Hospital Jefferson Medical Center Reynolds Memorial Hospital Summersville Regional Medical Center St. Joseph’s Hospital United Hospital Center Wheeling Hospital
