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Test Code XCAPBG Blood Gas, Capillary

Important Note

Correct specimen collection is very important. Samples must be collected and transported to the laboratory in a timely manner. Analysis of blood gas must be complete within 30 minutes of sample collection. 

Additional Codes

Epic EAP
LAB79 Blood Gases, Capillary 

Specimen Requirements

Specimen must arrive in laboratory within 10 minutes of draw.

 

Preferred collection container:

Heparinized capillary tube (Clinitubes—provided by lab)

Capillary whole blood in heparinized syringe or a full capillary tube containing a mixing flea (no air bubbles in specimen)

 

Also acceptable: green no gel (lithium heparin) microtainer

Performing Laboratory

Unity Point-Sioux City-Chemistry

CPT

82803

Stability

Ambient - 30 minutes

 

Transportation: 1-2 capillary tubes with no air bubbles or a full green microtainer with no gel and no air exposure.

Performance

Daily