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Test Code O2SA O2 SAT, ARTERIAL

Clinical Indications

N/A

Additional Test Codes

Epic Order Name: O2 Saturation-Arterial
Sunquest Order Code: O2SA
Px Order Code: LAB9046

Specimen Collection Type

Syringe (lithium heparin) Arterial blood is routinely obtained from the radial,
femoral, or brachial arteries. Other sites can be used following catheterization or surgical
procedures.

Minimum Collection Volume

1 mL

Reference Range

95-99%

Critical Value

N/A

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

82810

LOINC Code

2708-6

Test Alias

N/A

Additional Information / Notes

N/A