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Test Code
VBG
Test Name
Blood Gas, Venous
CPT Codes
82805
Included Tests
  • Oxygen Saturation % (sO2)
  • pH
  • Partial Pressure of Carbon Dioxide (pCO2)
  • Partial Pressure of Oxygen (pO2)
  • Bicarbonate (HCO3), standard
  • Base Excess or Deficit, standard
Expected Turnaround Time
1 day
Clinical Utility

Can be used for evaluating cellular hypoxia and acid/base balance.
Specimen and Container Info

Specimen Type: Whole Blood

Collection Container: Lithium Heparin Syringe

  

Minimum Acceptable Volume:  0.9 mL
Collection Instructions
  1. Fill tube completely.
  2. Collect anaerobically.
  3. Do not uncap tube.
Processing and Submission Instructions

Must be tested within 30 minutes of collection.
Transport Instructions
  • Transport to the laboratory immediately.
  • Samples delayed for more than 15 minutes should be sent on ice.
Stability Requirements

Room Temperature

30 minutes
Causes for Rejection

Clotted specimen.
Methodology
See Individual Test Listings
Critical Values

HNL Lab Medicine Critical Values
Performing Location
17th Street Hospital, Carbon Hospital, Cedar Crest Hospital, Cedar Crest Red Lab, Dickson City Hospital, Hazleton Hospital, Hecktown Oaks Hospital, Muhlenberg Hospital, Pocono Hospital, Schuylkill Hospital
Testing Schedule
STAT testing only
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