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Blood Gas, Venous, Cord Blood

Test Code
CBGV - NOCO


CPT Codes
82805

Preferred Specimen
1 mL whole blood in heparin blood gas syringe


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL whole blood


Other Acceptable Specimens
1 mL whole blood in Green top (Lithium Heparin) tube


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, Calculation

Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday; Continuously


Report Available
Same day


Reference Range
pH: 7.30 - 7.40
Critical values (automatic call-back): <7.20
pCO2 32 - 64 mm Hg
Base excess: -6.0 - -2.0


Performing Laboratory
Banner Fort Collins Medical Center Laboratory
McKee 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.