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Capillary Blood Gas
Test CodeCBGBT - BFCMC, NCMC only
CPT Codes
82803
Includes
pH, pCO, pO2, HCO3(Bicarb), Base Excess, Sat%
Preferred Specimen
Capillary Tube
Minimum Volume
100 µL
Instructions
Fill capillary tube completely and cap it securely.
- DO NOT use capillary tube containing a mixing flea.
- Mix thoroughly and send to Lab for testing immediately.
Methodology
Potentiometric
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday; Continuously
Report Available
Same day
Reference Range
pH, C: 7.35 - 7.45
Critical value (automatic call-back): <7.30 or >7.60
pCO2, C: 35.0 - 45.0 mm Hg
Critical value (automatic call-back): >60 mm Hg
pO2, C: 76-100 mm Hg
Critical value (automatic call-back) <40 mm Hg
HCO3(Bicarb), C: 22-28 mmol/L
Critical value (automatic call-back): <10 or >40
Base Excess, C: -2.5 - 2.5 mmol/L
O2 Sat, C: 93% - N/A
Critical value (automatic call-back): <7.30 or >7.60
pCO2, C: 35.0 - 45.0 mm Hg
Critical value (automatic call-back): >60 mm Hg
pO2, C: 76-100 mm Hg
Critical value (automatic call-back) <40 mm Hg
HCO3(Bicarb), C: 22-28 mmol/L
Critical value (automatic call-back): <10 or >40
Base Excess, C: -2.5 - 2.5 mmol/L
O2 Sat, C: 93% - N/A
Performing Laboratory
Northern Colorado Medical Cener
Banner Fort Collins Medical Center Laboratory
