BLOOD GASES

10007200

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Lab Section Category
Specimen Requirement 3 mL arterial blood
Specimen Container Heparinised sealed syringe
Turnaround Time 1 hour
Testing Laboratory SKH
Reference Range / Interval
 
Arterial Blood
 Reference Range/Interval
pH7.350 - 7.450
pCO235.0 - 45.0 mmHg
pO283.0 - 108.0 mmHg
Base Excess (BE)-2.0 - 2.0 mmol/L
O2 Saturation≥ 95 %
Standard Bicarbonate22.0 - 29.0 mmol/L
Orderable on CPOE? Yes
Day and Time Performed Daily, 24 hours
Additional Information Keep cold with crushed ice and send immediately to the laboratory.

Last Updated - 28 May 2025