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Cord Blood Gas, pH only

Message
Test performed at York Hospital Laboratory.


Test Code
BGPH


CPT Codes
82800

Transport Container
Call Respiratory Therapy (x2628) for specimen collection.


Methodology
NPT 7 Blood Gas Analyzer

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
Same Day


Reference Range
pH 7.20-7.30


Clinical Significance
Measures of umbilical cord blood gas pH can isolate the problem when a newborn has low Apgar scores or is otherwise in distress.




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.