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Test Code POCCAPGAS Point of Care, Capillary 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: Capillary bloodContainer/Tube: Capillary collection tube (lithium heparin or balanced heparin for electrolytes and blood gases)Specimen Volume:Full tube

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