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HelpEPIC CODE: LAB718 O2 (Oxygen) Saturation, Blood
ADDITIONAL TEST CODE
Sunquest: SO2
REGIONAL HOSPITAL PERFORMING
UPH Methodist Hospital
Collect
Blood into heparinized syringe. Remove needle, expel any air bubbles, cap tightly and gently mix well.
Storage/Transport Temperature
1.0 mL whole blood immediately at Ambient (room temperature) temperature. If delivery will be delayed over 30 min., place syringe on ice and deliver ASAP.
Unacceptable Conditions
Syringe with needle attached; uncapped specimen; clotted specimen.
Remarks
Specimen must be tightly capped. Specify site of collection (e.g. arterial, venous, mixed venous, etc.) and FIO2.
Days Performed
Sunday – Saturday
Methodology
Ion Selective Electrode
CPT Codes
82810