Blood Gas - Arterial Community
| Source |
Blood |
| Mnemonic |
BGAC |
| Specimen Requirements |
NOTE: Home collection by Community RRT for Home O2 Requalification
Adult: 1 mL of blood in a Balanced Heparin Blood Gas Syringe
Pediatric: 0.1-0.3 mL of blood in a 1 mL Balanced Heparin Blood Gas Syringe |
| Specimen Handling |
Mix well. Avoid/remove air bubbles. Place on ice. Must be analyzed within
30 minutes of collection. |
| Additional Information |
Blood Gas includes: pH, pCO2, pO2, Bicarbonate (HCO3), Base Excess (BE), Total Hemoglobin, Oxyhemoglobin (O2 Saturation)
NOTE: Patient must meet the qualifications to have an arterial blood gas performed. |
| Testing Location |
Respiratory-ACH, FMC, PLC & RGH |
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| Testing Frequency |
Daily |
| Alternate Name(s) |
Arterial Blood Gas, ABG |
| Reference Interval |
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