Arterial Cord Gases
| Test Name | Arterial Cord Gases |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name(s) | CORDGASA |
| Laboratory Module | LAB |
| Ordering Mnemonic | BGCORDA |
| Specimen Type | (Information Unavailable) |
| Collection Container | Heprinized syringe- 5.0 ml |
| Container Information | Syringe for Gases  |
| Collection Information | Specimen to be obtained by a Respiratory Tech or
Physician in labour room. Samples must be transported to the laboratory within 30 minutes of collection, if not on ice. Samples placed on ice slurry at collection may be transported to the laboratory within 2 hours of collection. |
| Test Schedule | 24/7 |
| Routine Turnaround Time | < 4.0 hours |
| Stat Turnaround Time | < 1.0 hours |
| Reference Interval | (Information Unavailable) |
| Critical Values | (Information Unavailable) |
| Lab Process Notes | Blood Gas System PH (Arterial Cord) |
| Storage and Transport | Transport to lab immediately on ice |
| Test Referred To | On-site, BGH Laboratory |