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Blood Gas, Arterial (ABG), Blood

Message
Outpatient Specimens: NCMC does not accept outpatient specimens without approval from a pathologist.


Test Code
ABG. - NOCO


CPT Codes
82805

Preferred Specimen
1 mL whole blood in heparin blood gas syringe


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL whole blood


Instructions
Specimen must arrive within 1 hour of draw.
  • Cap syringe(s) tightly, remove any air bubbles. Send ambient.
  • If there is a delay in transport >30 minutes, send specimen on crushed ice.


Methodology
Potentiometric, Modified Potentiometric, Amperometric, Calculation

Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday; Continuously


Report Available
Same day


Reference Range
pH: 7.36 - 7.43
Critical value (automatic call-back):<7.20 or >7.60p
pCO2: 34 - 43 mm Hg
Critical value (automatic call-back): <20 or >70 mm Hg
pO2: 65 - 80 mm Hg
Critical value (automatic call-back):  <44 mm Hg
TCO2: 24 - 31 mmol/L
Base excess: -3.3 - 2.3
CSAT: 92 - 96%
Critical value (automatic call-back): <70 or > 100%
MSAT: 92 - 96%
Critical value (automatic call-back): <70 or > 100%
STDB: 23 - 28 mmol/L
CO: 0.5 - 1.5% of total hemoglobin
Critical value (automatic call-back):  >5.0%
MHGB: 0.0 - 1.5% of total hemoglobin
Critical value (automatic call-back):  >3.0%


Performing Laboratory
Banner Fort Collins Medical Center Laboratory
North Colorado 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.