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POCT Blood Gases & Electrolytes
| Item |
Value |
| Approval req'd? |
No |
| Available Stat? |
Yes |
| Test code |
EG7P |
| Performed by |
Authorized Point of Care testing site staff |
| In House Availability |
Test is only available to Neonatal Transport staff and Code Blue team |
| Method |
iStat EG7+ cartridge |
| Container type |
|
| Amount to Collect |
0.1 mL for capillary sample, 0.2 mL if collected in ABG syringe |
| Sample type |
Heparinized capillary whole blood, Arterial blood gas sample |
| Preferred volume |
0.1 mL |
| Min. Volume |
0.1 mL |
| Units |
See normal range info |
| Normal range |
| Analyte |
Ages |
Arterial |
Venous |
|
pH |
All |
7.35-7.45 |
7.31-7.41 |
|
pCO2 |
< 1 year |
27-41 mmHg |
41-51 mmHg |
|
|
≥ 1 year |
32-48 mmHg |
41-51 mmHg |
|
pO2 |
< 30 days |
80-100 mmHg |
35-40 mmHg |
|
|
≥ 30 days |
83-108 mmHg |
35-40 mmHg |
|
Na+ |
All |
136-146 mmol/L |
136-146 mmol/L |
|
K+ |
≤ 1 year |
3.0-5.4 mmol/L |
3.0-5.4 mmol/L |
|
|
> 1 year |
3.4-4.5 mmol/L |
3.4-4.5 mmol/L |
|
iCa++ |
< 6 mo. |
0.95-1.50 mmol/L |
0.95-1.50 mmol/L |
|
|
≥ 6 mo. |
1.15-1.29 mmol/L |
1.15-1.29 mmol/L |
|
HCO3- |
All |
22-27 mmol/L |
|
Base Excess |
All |
-2 to +2 |
|
O2 Sat. |
All |
95-99% |
|
| Critical value |
Arterial:
|
pH |
< 7.20 or > 7.55 |
|
pCO2 |
< 25 mmHg or > 65 mmHg |
|
Neonatal pO2 |
< 40 mmHg or > 100 mmHg |
|
Adult pO2 |
< 40 mmHg |
Venous:
|
pH |
< 7.20 |
|
Venous pCO2 |
> 75 mmHg |
|
Na+ |
< 125 mmol/L or > 155 mmol/L |
|
K+ |
< 3.0 mmol/L or > 6.0 mmol/L |
|
iCa++ |
< 0.80 mmol/L or > 1.55 mmol/L |
|
| Stability |
Sample should be tested immediately after collection. |
| Last Updated |
8/7/2012 2:19:51 PM |
| Entry Number |
1336 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667
