Blood Gas, Capillary

Test Code

CPABG

Alias/See Also

Capillary Blood Gas, CABG, ABG, EPOC capillary

CPT Codes
82803

Includes

pH, pCO2, pO2, and calculated values

Preferred Specimen

Capillary tubes (CAP), Heparinized
EPOC Capillary Tubes

Minimum Volume

60 uL
92 uL EPOC

Other Acceptable Specimens

Na Heparin WB, Dark Green (GRN)
Whole Blood Heparnized

Instructions

Exclude any air bubbles. Mix to avoid clotting. Deliver on ice if greater than 15 minutes post collection.

Methodology
Nova, Blood Gas Anayzers

Setup Schedule

24x7

Reference Range

Test	Age and Gender	Reference Range	Critical Low	Critical High
CPH	0-3 months	7.35-7.45	<7.20	>7.45
	3 months-Adult	7.35-7.45	<7.25	>7.60
CPCO2	0-3 months	32-45 mm{HG}	<30	>80
	3 months-adult: F	32-42 mm{HG}	<20	>60
	3 months-adult M	35-45 mm{HG}	<20	>60
CBE
CHCO3	All	21-28 mmol/L	<10	>40
CTCO2	All	22-29 mmol/L

Performing Laboratory
CRMC Laboratory
CCMC Laboratory
CRMC and CCMC POC EPOC

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.