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Gases, Cord Blood-Arterial

Test Code
GAS,CORD-A


CPT Codes
82803

Includes
pH
pCO2
CB-Art pO2
CB-Art BICARB
CB-Art Base Excess-Art


Preferred Specimen
1 Heparin-Syringe, whole blood


Instructions
Mix sample well by rolling syringe between palms for at least 5 seconds and inverting the syringe repeatedly for at least 5 seconds.
Stopper specimen; transport on ice.
Test must be performed immediately after collection.


Reference Range
"Test: pH, CORD BLOOD
See report for normal ranges.

Test: pCO2, CB-ART
See report for normal ranges.

Test: pO2, CB-ART
See report for normal ranges.

Test: BICARB, CB-ART
See report for normal ranges.

Test: BASE EXCESS-ART
See report for normal ranges.

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Performing Laboratory
Little Company of Mary Hospital
2800 W. 95th St.
Evergreen Park, IL 60805



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.