Orderable Name BG - Capillary Blood Gas Capillary
Specimen Type
Capillary
Minimum Requirements
0.5 mL
Container Type/Storage
Heparinized Capillary Tube
Patient Preparation
Neonates : Warm heel with Infant Heel Warmer for 5-10 minutes prior to blood collection.
Reference Range
pH
7.350-7.450
PCO2 mm/Hg
35.0-45.0
PO2 mm/Hg
83.0-108.0
SO2 %
92-96