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Venous Blood Gas

Test Code
VBG


Alias/See Also
BLOOD GAS


CPT Codes
82803

Includes
pH, PCO2, PO2, HCO3, O2 Sat, FIO2


Preferred Specimen
Heparinized Syringe


Minimum Volume
1 mL


Transport Container
Heparinized Syringe


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
30 Minutes


Methodology
Electrochemical (potentiometric) and Optical (co-oximetry)

Clinical Significance
Assessing oxygen and carbon dioxide levels, measuring blood acidity (pH), and evaluating a patient's acid-base balance to monitor and diagnose respiratory, metabolic, and circulatory disorders. It helps determine how well the lungs and kidneys are functioning and guides treatment decisions for conditions like COPD, asthma, severe sepsis, and diabetic ketoacidosis


Performed By
RFGH Laboratory

Performing Laboratory
RFGH 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.