super blood gas
- LIS Mnemonic: SGP
Collect
Heparinized Syringe (Lithium heparin)
Volume Required
1.0 mL
Minimum Required
1.0 mL
Transport
Keep anaerobic. Double bag when using tube system. If walked to lab, specimen must be on ice
Stability
N/A
Days Performed
24/7
Reported
Same shift
Reflex Testing
N/A
CPT
82803
Remarks
Super gas includes: blood gas, Na,K,Glu,iCa not Lactate nor Cl.Indicate venous or arterial. Syringe and requisition must have collection date/time, collector's full signature, site,FIO2 and patient's temperature.
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