BLOOD GAS ARTERIAL BLOOD

General Information

HLAB/HOL Code: ABG
UPHSM LIS Test #: 280
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time: 1 min
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette

Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified

Volume: 0.2 minimum whole blood
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: Heparinized Syringe
Collection Info:
1 Heparinized syringe (minimum 0.2 mL of whole blood)
Note:
1. Avoid contact with air.
2. Place on ice if there is a delay of >30 minutes.

Methods

Potentiometric Amperometric

Clinical Utilities

Includes: pH, PCO2, PO2, calculated: HCO3, TCO2 and 02 saturation.

CPT Codes

82803

* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

Reference Range

Panic Value (automatic call-back)
pH <7.2 or >7.6
PCO2 >60 mm Hg
PO2 <40 mm Hg