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Capillary Blood Gas 

Test Code
CBGBT - BFCMC and MMC only


CPT Codes
82803

Includes
pH, pCO, pO2, HCO3(Bicarb), Base Excess, Sat%


Preferred Specimen
Capillary Tube


Minimum Volume
100 µL


Instructions
BFCMC
  • 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.
MMC
  • Fill capillary tube containing a mixing flea completely and cap it securely.
  • Mix thoroughly and send to Lab for testing immediately.


Methodology
Potentiometric

Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday; Continuously


Report Available
Same day


Reference Range
pH, CBG: 7.33 - 7.49

Critical value (automatic call-back): <7.33 or >7.49

pCO2, CBG: 28.0 - 43.0 mm Hg

Critical value (automatic call-back):  <20 or >70 mm Hg

pO2, CBG: 35.0 - 65.0 mm Hg

HCO3(Bicarb), CBG: 18.0 - 27.0 mmol/L

Critical value (automatic call-back): <10 or >40

Base Excess, CBG: -5.0 - 2.0 mmol/L

Critical value (automatic call-back): <-6.0


Performing Laboratory
Banner Fort Collins Medical Center Laboratory
McKee Medical Center Laboratory



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.