Test Code O2SAT-M Oxygen Saturation, Measured
Synonyms/Keywords
O2 Saturation
Specimen Requirements
| Fasting Required | Specimen Type | Preferred Container/Tube | Acceptable Container/Tube | Specimen Volume | Specimen Minimum Volume (allows for 1 repeat) |
Pediatric Minimum Volume (no repeat) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No | Whole Blood | Heparinized Syringe | 1 mL | 0.3 mL | 150 uL Capillary tube |
Collection/Processing Instructions
Do not introduce air into the syringe.
Remove the needle from the syringe before transporting to the laboratory.
Place specimen in wet ice or on a cold pack immediately after collection.
Deliver to the Lab immediately.
Specify whether the specimen is arterial or venous.
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature |
|---|---|
| Whole blood | Cannot be stored |
Rejection Criteria
Specimens that contain clots, are exposed to air, or are not kept cold
Reference Range Information
| Performing Location | Reference Range |
|---|---|
| All Performing Sites | Arterial: < 1 mo: 40-90% ≥ 1 mo: 94-99% Venous: All ages: 60-85% |
Marshfield Labs Performing Department
Marshfield Labs Urinalysis
Performing Information
| Performing Location | Day(s) Test Performed | Analytical Time | Methodology/Instrumentation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weston | Monday through Sunday | Less than 2 hours | Radiometer |
| Marshfield | Monday through Sunday | Less than 2 hours | Roche Cobas b221 |
| Minocqua | Monday through Sunday | Less than 2 hours | Gem 4000 |
| Neillsville | Monday through Sunday | Less than 2 hours | Gem 4000 |
CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82810 |
Outreach CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82810 |
Ordering Applications
| Ordering Application | Description |
|---|---|
| Cerner | None |