Hemoglobin and O2 Saturation, Venous

Test Name

Hemoglobin and O2 Saturation, Venous

Alternate Description

HGB AND O2SAT, VEN

Type Specimen

Whole Blood 1.0 mL in a Heparinized Syringe

LIS Code

RTHOV

Availability

24 hours a day, seven days a week

Lab Section

Blood gas

Test Includes

HGBWBVN, O2SATVN

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Heparinzed syringe on ice

Container Whole Blood Required

Heparinized Syringe on ice

Summary Test Name

Hemoglobin and O2 Saturation, Venous

Transport Time

Deliver to lab immediately after collection

Specimen Stability

1 hour if received on ice

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

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

Preferred Volume

1.0 mL

Reference Value

See individual tests for normal ranges