Test Code CORDBG-ART Blood Gas, Arterial, Cord Blood

Methodology

Dry Chemistry, Optical Technology

Note: This test is only available for Aspen Valley Hospital (AVH) inpatients.

Aspen Valley Hospital

Specimen must be tested within 30 minutes of draw.

Container/Tube: Dark green-top (sodium heparin gel) tube(s)

Specimen: 1 mL (minimum volume: 0.09 mL) of sodium heparin umbilical cord whole blood

Transport Temperature: Ambient

Collection Instructions: If there is a delay in transport, store specimen horizontally in ice water.

7.15-7.43

pCO₂

31-74 mm Hg

pO₂

≥15 mm Hg

BASE EXCESS

<-8 mmol/L

Monday through Sunday

82803