O2 Saturation, Arterial

Test Includes

Hemoglobin and 0Saturation, Arterial

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Heparinized Syringe On Ice

Container Whole Blood Required

1 ml whole blood in a heparinized syringe

Summary Test Name

O2 Saturation, Arterial

Specimen Stability

2 hours if refrigerated and on ice

Specimen Transport

On Ice

Specimen Preparation In House

Keep on ice until analyzed

Stat Availability

24 hours a day, seven days a week

Test Turnaround Time Routines And Stats

1 hour

Reference Value

Male/Female and all ages the same: 92.0% - 98.5%