Blood Gas, Capillary (ABG CAP)
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| Synonyms:
| ABG Capillary |
| Specimen: | Capillary whole blood; rinse with lithium or sodium heparin. |
| Volume: | 500 microL whole blood |
| Minimum Volume: | 500 microL whole blood |
| Collection: | Sample must be adequately mixed, no bubbles, or clots. Maintain anaerobic condition. Transport to the laboratory immediately for testing.
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| Rejection Criteria: | Clotted; air bubbles; improper labeling. |
| Reference Range: | See chart for individual analytes |
| Methodology: | Avl Omni |
| Test Use: | |
| Additional Information: | There should be no air contamination in capillary tube. |
| Testing Includes: | pH, pCO2, pO2, BE/BD, HCO3, CO2, calculated O2 Sat. pH, pC02, & p02 are corrected for temperature. Co-ox parameters may be available if sample volume is sufficient. |
| Testing Facility: | AnMed Laboratory |