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Test Information - Blood Gases, Arterial
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Test Information - Blood Gases, Arterial

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
NAME OF TESTABG
Where Test is PerformedRapid         Response Lab
Department NamePathology-         Chemistry
Department Location2nd         Floor, CVRR 1 & 2
How to ScheduleOrder         in HIS 7 days a week 4:00am to 11:00 pm. After hours send         to main lab.
Hours         of Operation Monday -         Friday 4:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. After hours send to main         lab!
Stat         RequestYes
Length         of Test10 minutes
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
Specimen         TypeBlood
Specimen         Amount3.0 ML         Syringe.
ContainerHeparinized         syringe on ice without needle.
LabelingRefer to         Pathology- 'Collection of Specimen'
Additional         InformationRedraw if         specimen clotted
Tests         IncludedArterial         Blood Gases- Panels exist for ordering ease. Enter ABG-         to see listing in HBOC Order Management.
To         CancelCancel on HIS         and discard barcode label!
 
Telephone Number 832-355-1000
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