Oxygen (O2) Saturation, Arterial Blood - Essentia Health Laboratories

Additional Codes

Ordering Mnemonic	Supplemental Test Code	Mnemonic
O2 SATURATION	4883	O2SAR

Measurement based on the principle of spectral photometry

Specimen must arrive within 30 minutes of draw.

Specimen Type: Arterial blood

Container/Tube: Lithium heparin, blood gas syringe

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.2 mL

Collection Instructions: Remove needle, express air bubbles, cap with rubber stopper, and mix well.

Ambient 30 minutes OK/Frozen NO/Refrigerated NO

Monday through Sunday

Chemistry-

East Region: Deer River Hospital Lab, Sandstone Hospital Lab, SMDC Clinical Lab, St. Mary's Hospital - Superior Lab

West Region: Fargo Hospital, Fosston Hospital Lab, St. Mary's - Detroit Lakes Hospital Lab

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