Blood Gas - Capillary
| Source |
Blood |
| Mnemonic |
BGC |
| Specimen Requirements |
NOTE: Collected by Respiratory/Nursing Services
175 uL of blood in a Balanced Heparin Blood Gas Capillary Tube. Minimun fill of 1/3 to 1/2 of Balanced Heparin Blood Gas Capillary Tube. |
| Specimen Handling |
Mix well. Avoid/remove air bubbles.Must be analyzed within 15 minutes of collection. |
| Additional Information |
Blood Gas includes: pH, pCO2, pO2, Bicarbonate (HCO3), Base Excess (BE), Total Hemolglobin, Oxyhemoglobin (O2 Saturation), Carboxyhemoglobin, Methemoglobin, Hematocrit, Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, Ionized Calcium, Glucose and Lactate.
NOTE: Patient must meet the qualifications to have a blood gas performed. These tests are run as a panel ONLY. This panel is not for routine electrolyte, metabolite or hemoglobin testing. |
| Testing Location |
Respiratory-ACH, FMC, PLC & RGH |
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| Testing Frequency |
Daily |
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| Reference Interval |
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