Blood Gas Panel
- LIS Mnemonic: BGP
Collect
Heparinized Syringe (Lithium heparin)
Volume Required
0.5 mL
Minimum Required
0.3 mL
Transport
Keep anaerobic.Double Bag when using tube system. If walked to lab, specimen must be on ice.
Unacceptable conditions
Air contamination, clotted specimens, transport time is greater than 30 minutes, air bubbles in the syringe, insufficient quantities.
Days Performed
24/7
Reported
10 Minutes
Reflex Testing
N/A
CPT
82803
Methodology
Bayer 1265
Remarks
Indicate venous or arterial. Syringe and requisition must have collection date and time, collector's full signature, collection site, FIO2, and patient's temperature.
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