Method Name
Ion Selective Electrode (ISE)
Aliases
Blood Gas, Arterial; ABG, Blood Gas
Specimen Required
arterial blood sample in a heparin coated plastic syringe.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Place specimen immediately on ice for transport.
Special Instructions
Testing performed by Respiratory Therapy.
Performing Laboratory
As ordered. Turn around time is 1 hour.
Reference Values
See report