Blood Gas Cord Arterial (PRISMA HEALTH)

Test Code
1230100522


Alias/See Also
LAB1398: Blood gas, arterial, cord | ABG CORD


Preferred Specimen
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: HEPARINIZED SYRINGE (On Ice) Min Vol: 1


Instructions
Adult: 1 Full Lavendar *Pediatric minimum: 1 full microtainer*  


Transport Temperature
Specimen Stability: Whole blood is stable up to 7 days when stored at 2-8C. Midlands: If testing will be delayed more than 7 days, store frozen -10C or colder. Upstate: Frozen specimens are not acceptable. Testing performed 7 days a week on Abbott ARCHITECT using Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay (CMIA).


Report Available
GMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min



Last Updated: March 6, 2023


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