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Clinical Indications
N/A
Additional Test Codes
Epic Order Name: Blood Gases-Cord Blood
Sunquest Order Code: BGC
Px Order Code: LAB9014
Specimen Collection Type
2 Syringes, (lithium heparin) Paired blood gas samples drawn
from the
Umbilical Vein and Umbilical Artery immediately
after birth.
Minimum Collection Volume
1 mL
Reference Range
|
Neonate < 1 Day |
Arterial |
Venous |
|
pH |
7.29 – 7.45 |
7.30 – 7.40 |
|
pCO2 |
27 – 40 mmHg |
36-50 mmHg |
|
pO2 |
54-90 mmHg |
33-48 mmHg |
Critical Value
|
pH |
< 7.15 |
|
Base Deficit |
<10 |
Interpretation
N/A
Rejection Criteria
Syringe missing cap, leaks in transit, excessive air in syringe barrel, syringe clotted or specimen received after stability is exceeded.
Specimen Availability for Add-on Testing
30 minutes from time of collection
Specimen Stability
30 minutes from collection
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Performing Lab- Department
TUKHS-BH-Chemistry
CPT Code
82803
LOINC Code
51974-4
Test Alias
N/A
Additional Information / Notes
ctHb = Concentration of total hemoglobin; sO2 =Oxygen saturation; FO2Hb = Fraction of oxyhemoglobin; FCOHb = Fraction of carboxyhemoglobin; FHHb = Fraction of deoxyhemoglobin; FMetHb = Fraction of methemoglobin; FHbF = Fraction of fetal hemoglobin