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Air bubbles should be expelled from the syringe. Can only be ordered on ECMO patients in the NICU; follow ECMO protocol for collection. Deliver immediately to laboratory at room temperature.
Lab/Phone:
330-543-8418
TAT:
8 minutes
Additional Info:
Reference range: Not Established; Dr. interpretation only
CPT Code:
82805
Panel Includes:
pH, pCO2, pO2, HCO3, O2Saturation
Gases, Blood Pre-Oxygenator
Test ID/Workstation :
BGPRE
Specimen Type:
Blood
Tube Type:
Heparinized syringe. NO GEL SEPARATOR TUBES.
Collection Volume:
0.5 mL Heparinized syringe
Cause for Rejection:
Clotted, air bubbles, tubes with gel separator.
Storage:
Room Temperature
Availability:
Daily, 24 hours; STAT
Methodology:
Ion selective electrode/Calculations
Special Instructions:
Air bubbles should be expelled from the syringe. Can only be ordered on ECMO patients in the NICU; follow ECMO protocol for collection. Deliver immediately to laboratory at room temperature.
Lab/Phone:
330-543-8418
TAT:
8 minutes
Additional Info:
Reference range: Not Established; Dr. interpretation only