Oxygen, partial pressure

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Test/Range/Collection

Oxygen , partial pressure (PO2), whole blood

83–108 mm Hg

[11.04–14.36 kPa]

Heparinized syringe

$$$

Collect arterial blood in a heparinized syringe. Send to laboratory immediately on ice.

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Test/Range/Collection

Oxygen , partial pressure (PO2), whole blood

83–108 mm Hg

[11.04–14.36 kPa]

Heparinized syringe

$$$

Collect arterial blood in a heparinized syringe. Send to laboratory immediately on ice.

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