Test Code CORDBG-VEN Blood Gas, Venous, 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: Heparinized syringe (needle removed)

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

Transport Temperature: Ambient

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

7.24-7.49

pCO₂

23-49 mm Hg

pO₂

≥30 mm Hg

BASE EXCESS

<-6 mmol/L

Monday through Sunday

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