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Test Code O2SAT-M Oxygen Saturation, Measured

Important Note

For internal ordering only. Not available to outreach clients.

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