Blood Gas - Fetal Scalp
| Source |
Blood |
| Mnemonic |
BGS |
| Specimen Requirements |
NOTE: Drawn at Maternal Care Centre
1 x 175 uL Balanced Heparin Blood Gas Capillary Tube. Minimum 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) |
| Testing Location |
Respiratory-FMC, PLC, RGH |
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| Testing Frequency |
Daily |
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| Reference Interval |
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