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Akron Children's > For Healthcare Professionals > Lab Tests : Akron | Mahoning Valley

Gases, Venous

PATIENT INFO
Patient Name:
Medical Record #:
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PHYSICIAN INFO
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TESTS REQUESTED
Test Name: ICD9 Code: (required)
1. Gases, Venous  
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SPECIMEN INFO
Collection Date & Time:
Collected By:
Hospital:
Test ID :
GASV
Test Workstation :
MBG1
Specimen Type:
Blood
Tube Type:
Heparinized syringe or Green top (lithium heparin) macrotainer NO GEL SEPARATOR TUBES.
Collection Volume:
0.5 mL Heparinized syringe; 1.5 mL Green top (lithium heparin) tube
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL syringe; 1.5 mL macrotainer.
Preferred Volume:
1 mL syringe; 1.5 mL macrotainer.
Cause for Rejection:
Clotted, air bubbles. Sample in microtainer gel separator tube will not be accepted.
Storage:
Room Temp
Availability:
Daily, 24 hours; STAT
Methodology:
ion selective electrode/Calculations
Special Instructions:
Air bubbles should be expelled from the syringe. Notify lab if patient's temperature is other than 37C to correct results (temperature dependent). Deliver to lab immediately at room temperature.
Lab/Phone:
330-746-9623
TAT:
30 minutes
Additional Info:
Reference range is available on patient report
CPT Code:
82803
Panel Includes:
Temperature, Hemoglobin, pH, pCO2, pO2, Tco2, O2 Saturation, O2 Hemoglobin, Std. Base Excess
Synonyms:
Venous Gases Venous Blood Gases

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