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Organization: | Alberta Precision Laboratories | ||
Message Alert: | PLEASE NOTE: This Test Directory is in an interim state and due to changes pertaining to the DynaLIFE transition, performing site for routing has not been updated. Please refer to Laboratory Information System for appropriate routing. | ||
Test Name/Synonym: | Blood Gas, Fetal Scalp - Calgary Zone (CLS) | ||
Test Code: | BGS | ||
Primary Container: | Electrolyte Balanced Heparin Blood Gas Syringe | ||
Specimen Collection Requirements: | NOTE: Drawn at Maternal Care Centre 175 uL Electrolyte Balanced Heparin Blood Gas Capillary Tube. Minimum fill of 1/3 to 1/2 of capillary blood in the Electrolyte Balanced Heparin Blood Gas Capillary Tube. | ||
Processing: | Mix well. Avoid/remove air bubbles. Must be analyzed within 15 minutes of collection. | ||
Testing Schedule: | Test performed on a daily basis. | ||
Testing Area: | Respiratory | ||
Performing Site: | FMC, PLC, RGH, SHC | ||
Additional Test Information: | Blood Gas includes: pH, pCO2, pO2, Bicarbonate (HCO3), Base Excess (BE) |