pH Venous Blood

Methodology

Radiometer ABL 90

Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center

Must be performed at HRRMC only

Specimen Type: Whole blood, venous

Container/Tube: Dark-green top or pICO-Safe Syringe

Specimen Volume: Full tube

Room temp, deliver to lab ASAP

pH: 7.32-7.43

Critical values:

age >6 months: <7.20 and >7.60

age <6 months: <7.15 and <7.60

All

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