Venous Blood Gas
Test Code: VBG
CPT Code: 82803
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Specimen Type
BLOOD GAS - Whole Blood
Specimen Container
Green LI~3.0~mL
Unacceptable Conditions
Specimen exposed to air or not kept on ice.
Temperature
Refrigerated
Volume
1.0 mL
Minimum Volume
1.0 mL
Additional Information
Green top tube (lithium heparin); UNSPUN; Un-opened; ON ICE; Store and transport on ice. Test must be performed within 30 minutes of collection.
Stability
30 minutes on ICE
Place of Service
CHI Mercy Medical Laboratory
Department
BG - Respiratory Care
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