ABG
Blood Gases, Arterial Blood
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB2487
Whole blood
1. The specimen must arrive within 1 hour of collection.
2. Ensure that no air bubbles are in the syringe after drawing the specimen.
3. If there is a delay in shipment > 30 minutes, the syringe must immediately be placed on wet ice and transported to the laboratory.
82803 - Arterial Blood Gas (EAP 30044000)
PO2:
0 Days to 2 Days:
60 - 76
mmHg
3 Days to 11 Months:
80 - 105
mmHg
≥ 12 Months:
80 - 100
mmHg
Critical values:
< 40
mmHg
PCO2:
0 Days to 12 Months:
27 - 40
mmHg
≥ 13 Months:
35 - 45
mmHg
Critical values:
< 20 or > 70
mmHg
pH:
0 Days to 3 Days:
7.33 - 7.49
4 Days to 14 Days:
7.32 - 7.43
15 Days to 4 Weeks:
7.34 - 7.43
5 Weeks to 14 Years:
7.34 - 7.46
Female ≥ 15 Years:
7.36 - 7.44
Male ≥ 15 Years:
7.35 - 7.45
Critical Values:
< 7.21 or > 7.59
HCO3:
0 Days to 4 Weeks:
17 - 28
mEq/L
≥ 5 Weeks:
19 - 29
mEq/L
BASE EXCESS:
± 3
mEq/L