Central Line Venous Blood Gas (cVBG)
| Test Name | Central Line Venous Blood Gases |
| Alternate Name(s) | |
| Laboratory Module | LAB |
| Ordering Mnemonic | BGCV |
| Specimen Type | Lithium Heparin |
| Collection Container | Heparinized syringe 5.0 ml |
| Container Information |
Syringe for Gases
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| Collection Information | Specimen to be obtained by a Respiratory Tech or Physician
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 |
Turnaround times are posted in DOCS/ Laboratory Turn Around Times DOCS# 9580 |
| Stat Turnaround Time | |
| Reference Interval | |
| Critical Values | |
| Lab Process Notes | Tests Included: PH For temperature corrected PH,PCO2,PO2 contact the lab |
| Storage and Transport | Transport to lab immediately on ice |
| Test Referred To | On-site, BGH Laboratory |
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519-751-5544
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Paris, ON
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519-442-2251
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