--- Query Results --- | |||
| 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, Capillary - Calgary Zone (CLS) | ||
| Test Code: | BGC BGCN (NEONATAL VOLUME) | ||
| Primary Container: | Electrolyte Balanced Heparin Blood Gas Syringe | ||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | NOTE: Collected by Respiratory/Nursing Services 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 or remove air bubbles. Do NOT place on ice or in ice slurry. Must be analyzed within 15 minutes of collection. | ||
| Testing Schedule: | Test performed on a daily basis. | ||
| Testing Area: | Respiratory | ||
| Performing Site: | ACH, FMC, PLC, RGH, SHC | ||
| Additional Test Information: | BGC includes: pH, pCO2, pO2, Bicarbonate (HCO3), Base Excess (BE), Total Hemoglobin, O2 Saturation (Oxyhemoglobin), Carboxyhemoglobin, Methemoglobin, Hematocrit, Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, Ionized Calcium, Glucose and Lactate. BGCN includes: pH, pCO2, pO2, Bicarbonate (HCO3), Base Excess (BE), Sodium, Potassium, Chloride Ionized Calcium, Glucose and Lactate. Exception: CRL does not report Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, Ionized Calcium, Glucose or Lactate. ACH: Page respiratory at 05820 for ED or 05253 for inpatients prior to collection to confirm availability to assay specimen within 15 minutes. NOTE: Patient must meet the qualifications to have a blood gas performed. These tests are run as a panel ONLY. This panel is not for routine electrolyte, metabolite or hemoglobin testing. | ||
