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22725 Oxygen Saturation, Measured

Oxygen Saturation, Measured
Test Code: O2SAT-M
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)
​NoWhole 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
Performing Laboratory 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
Reference Range Information
Performing Location Reference Range
All Performing Sites​ Arterial:      < 1 mo: 40-90%
                   >= 1 mo: 94-99%  
Venous:       All ages: 60-85%  ​
Outreach CPTs
CPT Modifier
(if needed)		 Quantity Description Comments
82810 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
Synonyms/Keywords
O2 Saturation​
Ordering Applications
Ordering Application Description
​Centricity ​O2-Sat., Measured
​Cerner ​None
If the ordering application you are looking for is not listed, contact your local laboratory for assistance.
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)
​NoWhole Blood​Heparinized Syringe​​1 mL​0.3 mL​150 uL Capillary tube​
Collection Processing
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%  ​
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Performing Laboratory 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
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Outreach CPTs
CPT Modifier
(if needed)		 Quantity Description Comments
82810 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
For most current information refer to the Marshfield Laboratory online reference manual.