Synonyms
Arterial Blood Gas
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
RCHSD Chemistry
Epic ID
LAB76
Lab Test Days
As received
Standard TAT
15 min
Stat TAT
10 min
Collection Information
Specimen Required
0.4 ml blood
Container Type
Heparinized Syringe
Collection Instructions
**DO NOT SEND VIA TUBE SYSTEM** Use arterial blood samplers (such as Marquest Micro A.B.G. available from carts). There should be no or minimal exposure to atmospheric air during collection. Expel any air bubble before capping the syringe, place on ice and deliver to lab immediately accompanied by a blood gas requisition. Arterial blood gas includes PH, PO2, and PCO2 Arterial blood gas panel includes PH, PO2, PCO2, electrolytes, HGB and Ionized calcium. Requires 0.6 ml blood. MNE: BGAP
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Test Volume Required
0.4 ml heparinized blood (on ice)
Minimum Test Volume
0.3 ml heparinized blood (on ice) (Neonates)