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Venous Blood Gas

Message
Test performed at York Hospital Laboratory.


Test Code
VBG


CPT Codes
82803

Transport Container
Call Respiratory Therapy (x2628) for specimen collection. Alternately draw a LAV tube for Respiratory Therapy.


Methodology
NPT 7 Blood Gas Analyzer

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
Same Day


Reference Range
Accompanies report


Clinical Significance
A venous blood gas (VBG) test measures the acidity (pH) and the levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood from a vein. 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.




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.