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Capillary Blood Gas
Test CodeCBGBT - BFCMC, NCMC 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.
MMC Fill capillary tube containing a mixing flea 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
MMC:
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
BFCMC:
pH, C: 7.35 - 7.45
Critical value (automatic call-back) :<7.30 or >7.60
pCO2, C: 35 - 45 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
Base Excess, C: -2.5 – 2.5 mmol/L O2 Sat, C: 93.0% - N/A
Performing Laboratory
Northern Colorado Medical Cener
Banner Fort Collins Medical Center Laboratory
McKee Medical Center Laboratory
