VENOUS BLOOD GAS WITH CHEMISTRIES

Message
Send on ice


Test Code
LAB16879|LAB17690 VBGC


Alias/See Also
VBGC


CPT Codes
82805| 82435| 84132| 84295| 82330| 82947| 83605| 85018

Instructions
Processing Instructions (Lab use only): Syringed samples should be received in the laboratory within 30 minutes of draw. Minimum Testing Volume: 1 mL Transport Temperature: Ambient: 30 minutesRefrigerated : N/A Frozen: N/A Stability: < 30 minutes Causes for Rejection: Air bubble in syringe, clotted sample, unlabled or mislabeled specimen, grossly hemolyzed sample, line contamination, or sample collected is >30 minutes


Report Available
15-Minutes


Clinical Significance
1230110028



Last Updated: May 18, 2026


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.