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Arterial Blood Gases
MessageTest performed at York Hospital Laboratory.
Test Code
ABG
CPT Codes
36600, 82805
Transport Container
Call Respiratory Therapy (x2628) for specimen collection.
Methodology
NPT 7 Blood Gas Analyzer
Setup Schedule
Daily
Report Available
Same Day
Reference Range
Accompanies report
Clinical Significance
An arterial blood gas (ABG) test measures the acidity (pH) and the levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood from an artery. The test is used to check how well the lungs are able to move oxygen in the blood and remove carbon dioxide from the blood.