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Test Code CBGAS Cord Blood Gas Panel, Arterial

Important Note

Syringes may be labeled with Mom's name if the newborn is not registered yet.

Specimen

Arterial cord blood in a heparinized syringe, with out the needle, that is free from bubbles or excess air. Syringe must be labeled "ARTERIAL". Syringes may be sent to the lab on ice but it is not necessary if delivered in a timely fashion.

 

Note:

Syringes may be labeled with Mom's name if the newborn is not registered yet.

In the case of twins, Baby A and Baby B must be differentiated.

 

Specimen stability:

30 minutes at room temperature

 

Minimum volume:

1mL

 

Clotted specimens or specimens with excess air will be rejected.

Reference Values

CORD BLOOD GAS:        Preterm(<37 wks)       Term(>37 wks)

                      pH:               7.25-7.29                      7.27-7.28

                      pCO2:          49.2-51.6                      49.2-50.3

                      HCO3:          22.4-23.9                      22.0-23.1

                      BE:               (-)2.5-(-)3.2                   (-)2.7-(-)3.6

 

VENOUS CORD BLOOD GAS:

                     pH:                7.25-7.34

                     pCO2:            27-49 mmHg

                     pO2:              17-41 mmHg

                    HCO3:            15-25 mmol/L

                    BE:                  -8 to 0 mmol/L

Study performed June 2011

 

Day(s) Test Performed

Monday - Sunday

Performing Laboratory

MaineGeneral Medical Center

CPT Code

82803