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Test Code BGCV BLOOD GAS, CENTRAL VENOUS

Clinical Indications

A central venous blood is drawn from central line and represents the venous blood returning from the head and upper extremities.

Additional Test Codes

Epic Order Name: Blood Gas, Central Venous
Sunquest Order Code: BGCV
Px Order Code: LAB9860

Specimen Collection Type

Syringe (lithium heparin)

Minimum Collection Volume

1 mL

Reference Range

pH: 7.30 – 7.40
pCO2: > 40mmHg
pO2: 40-50 mmHg
HCO3: NOT ESTABLISHED
tCO2: NOT ESTABLISHED
BE/D: NOT ESTABLISHED
Anion Gap NOT ORDERABLE
SO2: NOT ESTABLISHED

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

24339-4

Test Alias

N/A

Additional Information / Notes

N/A