Capillary Blood Gases
| Test Name | Capillary Blood Gases |
| Alternate Name(s) | CAPGAS |
| Laboratory Module | LAB |
| Ordering Mnemonic | BGC |
| Specimen Type | Capillary |
| Collection Container | 3-4 heparinzed capillary tubes |
| Container Information | |
| Collection Information | Collect 3-4 capillary tubes, put on ice and delivered to the laboratory within 30 minutes of collection. |
| Test Schedule |
24/7 |
| Routine Turnaround Time |
Turnaround times are posted in DOCS/ Laboratory Turn Around Times DOCS# 9580 |
| Stat Turnaround Time | |
| Reference Interval | |
| Critical Values | |
| Lab Process Notes | Blood Gas System
PH For temperature corrected PH, PCO2, PO2 contact the lab |
| Storage and Transport | Transport on ice |
| Test Referred To | On-site, BGH Laboratory |
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