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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 Gases, Arterial, Cord Blood Blood Gases, Venous, Cord Blood - Calgary Zone (CLS) | ||
| Test Code: | BGCO BGCOA (ARTERIAL) BGCOV (VENOUS) | ||
| Primary Container: | Electrolyte Balanced Heparin Blood Gas Syringe | ||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | NOTE: Drawn in Maternal Care Centre Blood drawn in an Electrolyte Balanced Heparin Blood Gas Syringe. Minimum fill of 1/3 to 1/2 of Electrolyte Balanced Heparin Blood Gas Syringe. | ||
| Processing: | Mix well. Avoid/remove air bubbles. Refrigerate immediately. Must be analyzed within 2 hours of collection. | ||
| Testing Schedule: | Test performed on a daily basis. | ||
| Testing Area: | Respiratory | ||
| Performing Site: | Respiratory-FMC, PLC, RGH, SHC Rural: CMGH, HRH | ||
| Additional Test Information: | Blood Gas includes: pH, pCO2, pO2, Bicarbonate (HCO3), Base Excess (BE). | ||
