Abnormal blood gas results - please help!

[astralclone]

I recently had this blood gas test done and have some abnormal results. I am worrying as my doctor is not available to discuss these results and don't know what they mean... serious or not.. Would really appreciate any insight.

Date of Birth: 12-Aug-1999



Specimen Type:Not Stated

Inspired Oxygen:Not Stated

Blood pH:7.28 ( 7.35 - 7.45 ) L

pCO2:61 mmHg ( 35 - 45 ) H

pO2:12 mmHg ( 75 - 105 ) L

HCO3:28 mmol/L ( 22 - 28 )

Base Excess:-0.6 mmol/L ( -3.0 - 3.0 )

O2 Saturation:8 % ( > 95 ) L

Haemoglobin:162 g/L ( 115 - 155 ) H

Sodium:144 mmol/L ( 135 - 145 )

Potassium:4.6 mmol/L ( 3.5 - 5.2 )

Chloride:108 mmol/L ( 95 - 110 )

Ionised Calcium:1.25 mmol/L ( 1.15 - 1.30 )

Whole Blood Glucose:5.1 mmol/L ( 3.5 - 6.7 )

Lactate:3.7 mmol/L ( 0.5 - 1.6 ) H

Methaemoglobin:0.3 % ( < 1.0 )

Carboxy Hb:0.1 % ( 0.5 - 1.5 ) L

The above reference range for Carboxy Hb is for a non-smoker. Carboxy Hb

in smokers is up to 10.0 %.



Note: Arterial reference ranges used.

This specimen was not analysed within the recommended 30 minute timeframe due to delayed arrival at the laboratory. Results may be compromised.

 

[Blossom]

I recently had this blood gas test done and have some abnormal results. I am worrying as my doctor is not available to discuss these results and don't know what they mean... serious or not.. Would really appreciate any insight.

Date of Birth: 12-Aug-1999



Specimen Type:Not Stated

Inspired Oxygen:Not Stated

Blood pH:7.28 ( 7.35 - 7.45 ) L

pCO2:61 mmHg ( 35 - 45 ) H

pO2:12 mmHg ( 75 - 105 ) L

HCO3:28 mmol/L ( 22 - 28 )

Base Excess:-0.6 mmol/L ( -3.0 - 3.0 )

O2 Saturation:8 % ( > 95 ) L

Haemoglobin:162 g/L ( 115 - 155 ) H

Sodium:144 mmol/L ( 135 - 145 )

Potassium:4.6 mmol/L ( 3.5 - 5.2 )

Chloride:108 mmol/L ( 95 - 110 )

Ionised Calcium:1.25 mmol/L ( 1.15 - 1.30 )

Whole Blood Glucose:5.1 mmol/L ( 3.5 - 6.7 )

Lactate:3.7 mmol/L ( 0.5 - 1.6 ) H

Methaemoglobin:0.3 % ( < 1.0 )

Carboxy Hb:0.1 % ( 0.5 - 1.5 ) L

The above reference range for Carboxy Hb is for a non-smoker. Carboxy Hb

in smokers is up to 10.0 %.



Note: Arterial reference ranges used.

This specimen was not analysed within the recommended 30 minute timeframe due to delayed arrival at the laboratory. Results may be compromised.

Please don’t panic. It looks like your blood sample was mishandled and the test needs to be redone. In my experience it was most likely not analyzed in a timely manner which caused the abnormal reading. If that was a true result you wouldn’t be posting this right now. This isn’t medical advice of course.

 

[Dolomite]

If those results were reported there should be some disclaimer and some notations for the out of range values. @Blossom is correct that it should be repeated.

 

[Peatful]

Please don’t panic. It looks like your blood sample was mishandled and the test needs to be redone. In my experience it was most likely not analyzed in a timely manner which caused the abnormal reading. If that was a true result you wouldn’t be posting this right now. This isn’t medical advice of course.

If those results were reported there should be some disclaimer and some notations for the out of range values. @Blossom is correct that it should be repeated.

Correct.
Don’t panic.
Mishandled.
Repeat if you trust your practitioner.

 

[Andrea Lucia]

I recently had this blood gas test done and have some abnormal results. I am worrying as my doctor is not available to discuss these results and don't know what they mean... serious or not.. Would really appreciate any insight.

Date of Birth: 12-Aug-1999



Specimen Type:Not Stated

Inspired Oxygen:Not Stated

Blood pH:7.28 ( 7.35 - 7.45 ) L

pCO2:61 mmHg ( 35 - 45 ) H

pO2:12 mmHg ( 75 - 105 ) L

HCO3:28 mmol/L ( 22 - 28 )

Base Excess:-0.6 mmol/L ( -3.0 - 3.0 )

O2 Saturation:8 % ( > 95 ) L

Haemoglobin:162 g/L ( 115 - 155 ) H

Sodium:144 mmol/L ( 135 - 145 )

Potassium:4.6 mmol/L ( 3.5 - 5.2 )

Chloride:108 mmol/L ( 95 - 110 )

Ionised Calcium:1.25 mmol/L ( 1.15 - 1.30 )

Whole Blood Glucose:5.1 mmol/L ( 3.5 - 6.7 )

Lactate:3.7 mmol/L ( 0.5 - 1.6 ) H

Methaemoglobin:0.3 % ( < 1.0 )

Carboxy Hb:0.1 % ( 0.5 - 1.5 ) L

The above reference range for Carboxy Hb is for a non-smoker. Carboxy Hb

in smokers is up to 10.0 %.



Note: Arterial reference ranges used.

This specimen was not analysed within the recommended 30 minute timeframe due to delayed arrival at the laboratory. Results may be compromised.

Curious to know what your symptoms are, if any?