ARTERIAL BLOOD GAS
Name: ARTERIAL BLOOD GAS
Mnemonic: ABG
Container: ABG Syringe kit
Handling: Sample: minimum 1.0 ml whole blood collected with ABG kit syringe containing heparin. No air bubbles in syringe.
Deliver to Lab immediately after collection
Stability: Should be analyzed within 30 minutes of collection
Include O2 Source and Amount; include temperature for result adjustment if indicated.
Reject Criteria: Clotted Specimen
Component: Results include: pH, pCO2, pO2, HCO3, tCO2, hemoglobin, carboxyhemoglobin, methemoglobin, base excess, O2 saturation
Methodology: Electrochemical, biochemical & optical physics
Required Information: What is the source of the oxygen?Amount of Oxygen Flow (in Liters or Percent):
Reported: 15 minutes
CPT: 82805
Performed: Daily
Units: See individual component
Reference Range: See Individual component