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HelpTest Code POCABG Point of Care, Arterial Blood Gas
Methodology
pH and pCO2 by Potentiometry i-STAT>PO2 by Amperometrically i-STAT
Performing Laboratory
Sky Lakes Medical Center-Point of Care
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Arterial bloodContainer/Tube: Plain syringe or heparinized blood gas syringe (syringe labeled for the assay performed or with the least amount of heparin to prevent clotting [10 U heparin/mL of blood])Specimen Volume:1 mL
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Reference Values
pH: 7.35-7.45 pCO2:34-46 mmHgpO2:75-100 mmHgCalculatedHCO3:22-26 mM/LBase excess: -4 to 4 meq/L
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
82803