Optimizing blood gas testing

Today’s healthcare environment presents many challenges to laboratorians or clinicians responsible for arterial blood gas (ABG) testing. They are expected to do more with less staff, contain testing costs, and comply with increasing regulatory requirements—without sacrificing testing quality.
In addition, due to the nature of ABG testing, clinicians cannot afford to waste time or resources when making decisions based on an ABG sample analysis. To ensure accurate results for such decision-making, it is imperative that the analytical process be as standardized and finely calibrated as possible. For example, variations in technique in the areas of specimen preparation, turnaround time (TAT), handling, and analysis can all affect test results.


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Optimizing blood gas testing

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