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arterial blood gas assay

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 Definition: This is a laboratory test of blood samples taken from an artery for pH, partial pressure of oxygen PO2, partial pressure of carbon dioxide PCO2, and oxygen saturation (SO2). normal values:

pH = 7.32 to 7.45
PO2 = 90 to 98
PCO2 = 35 to 45
Sat O2 = 96 to 98

 
 Synonyms: ABG
 

 

 

 

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