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Test Code BGCAV BLOOD GAS CAVERNOSAL

Clinical Indications

This test is used to differentiate between ischemic and non-ischemic priapism.

Additional Test Codes

Epic Order Name: Blood Gas Cavernosal
Sunquest Order Code: BGCAV
Px Order Code: LAB9968

Specimen Collection Type

Syringe (lithium heparin) Blood obtained from the corpora cavernosum.

Minimum Collection Volume

1 mL

Reference Range

N/A

Critical Value

pH < 7.20 / > 7.60

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

Contact the Lab to Inquire about Add-on

Specimen Stability

30 minutes from collection

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Performing Lab- Department

TUKHS-BH-Chemistry

CPT Code

82803

LOINC Code

24336-0

Test Alias

N/A

Additional Information / Notes

N/A