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Arterial Blood Gas

ABG

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CLINICAL USE

Measures the balance of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood.
Diagnostic tool to evaluate the partial pressures of gas in blood and acid-base content.

SPECIMEN

Arterial blood (heparinized)

VOLUME

Adult:
Minimal of 125 ul

Pedia:
Minimal of 125 ul

TURN-AROUND TIME

NOTES

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