Synonyms
Capillary blood gas
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
RCHSD Chemistry
Epic ID
LAB78
Lab Test Days
As received
Standard TAT
15 min
Stat TAT
10 min
Collection Information
Specimen Required
0.2 ml whole blood
Container Type
Capillary Tube
Collection Instructions
**DO NOT SEND VIA TUBE SYSTEM** Use heparinized capillary tubes with capillary caps, (Respiratory Therapy or NICU). There should be no or minimal exposure to atmospheric air during collection. Expel any air bubbles before capping the capillary tube, labe with pt ID, place on ice and deliver to Lab immediately accompanied by a blood gas req. CAPILLARY BLOOD GAS - Includes PH, PO2 and PCO2 CAPILLARY BLOOD GAS PANEL - Available for Point of Care testing only : Requires 0.2 ml also, and includes PH, PO2, PCO2, electrolytes, HGB
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Test Volume Required
0.2 ml heparinized blood (on ice)
Minimum Test Volume
0.2 ml heparinized blood (on ice)