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Orderable Name LAB78 Blood Gas Capillary

Important Note

Deliver within 20 minutes

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   7.27-7.42

PCO2  41-51 mm/Hg

PO2  40-90 mm/Hg

HCO3  22.0-28.0

Base Excess -5.0 - 5.0

SO2   80-100 %