Blood Gas, Venous (PRISMA HEALTH)

Test Code
12305000564


Alias/See Also
LAB5119: BLOOD GAS, VENOUS | VENBG


CPT Codes
82803x1

Preferred Specimen
OMH HOSPITAL LAB: HEPARINIZED SYRINGE (No Temperature) Min Vol: N/A
LCMH HOSPITAL LAB: HEPARINIZED SYRINGE (No Temperature) Min Vol: N/A


Instructions
Adult: 4 mL EDTA (Lavender or Pink) tube.


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate sample if greater than 4 hours transport time. Typenex bracelet required with handwritten sample label from bracelet applied to sample tube. Sample expires at midnight on 3rd full day from collection date, which is day 0. No serum separator tubes; No gel tubes.


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

LCMH BLOOD BANK
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

OMH BLOOD BANK
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


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.