Venous Blood Gases 
Alternate Test Names
VBG 
PLS Test Code
BGE 
Laboratory
Biochemistry 
Specimen
Blood 
Analysis Performed On
Whole Blood 
Container
Syringe * Blood Gas 
Container Colour
 
Multiple Specimens
 
Required Volume Adult (mL)
Req Vol Paediatric (mL)
Reference Ranges
Blood Gas/Electrolyte Panel includes pH, pO2, pCO2, HCO3, Na, K, Cl, Ca, calculated parameters and haemoglobin co-oximetry. In ICU, Glucose and Lactate will also be measured. 
Turnaround Time Routine
15 Minutes 
Turnaround Time Urgent
15 Minutes 
Turnaround Other
 
Days test is performed
By request 
Transport
Keep at room temperature 
Special Requirements
Specimen MUST be transported to the Laboratory within 30 minutes of collection. 
Patient Preparation
 
Collection Instructions
Specimen must be WELL-MIXED and WITHOUT AIR BUBBLES. 
Clinical Information
 
Sent to Reference Laboratory
No 
Ref Laboratory Name
N/A, Tel:  
Estimated Patient Fee
N/A 
Last Updated
22-Nov-2019  (Version:0.03 )

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