VENOUS BLOOD GAS

Also known as: Venous blood gas

What you need to know about study VENOUS BLOOD GAS

Sample type Heparinized whole blood
Delivery time 8 hours
Do I need to fast? No

What is this study and what is it for?

To know the amounts of oxygen (pO2) and carbon dioxide (pCO2) that travel through the blood, blood’s oxygen saturation and pH, that is, its degree of acidity.

What type of sample is needed?

Heparinized whole blood

Preparation / Instructions

Do not use a tourniquet, do not exercise the day before, process immediately or keep on ice

Delivery time

8 hours

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