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Blood Gas

Test Code
ABGS


Preferred Specimen
Whole Blood


Instructions
Deliver to Lab immediately. Analyzed within 10 minutes of collection


Transport Container
Green top tube or Lithium Heparin syringe


Transport Temperature
Stable up to 2 hours if specimen kept in an ice slurry


Reference Range
See report for normal ranges. Critical Values: pH: <7.2 or >7.6 pCO2: <20 or >65 mmHg, pO2: <45


Clinical Significance
Blood Gas test aids in the diagnosis of a patient’s acid/base status, oxygen delivery capacity, and electrolyte and metabolite balance.




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.