Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) Test

Q: What are the ABG contraindications?

ABG sampling contraindications,Infection at the site,Anatomy has been distorted,Arterio-venous fistulas are present and the leg to be sampled has the peripheral vascular disease

Get an affordable Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) test at Medicover Hospitals. Learn about its purpose, procedure, and how it measures oxygen & carbon dioxide levels. The test also examines the balance of acids and bases in your blood, known as the pH balance.

This is also called blood gas analysis.

Alternative Names: arterial blood gas, oxygen saturation test, blood gas test, ABG

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What is it used for?

An ABG test is used to:

Check your acid-base balance
Diagnose lung and breathing problems
Identify kidney disorders

It also helps to monitor the effectiveness of treatment for breathing disorders, kidney disease, or other conditions affecting acid-base balance.

Why is the Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) test performed?

An Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) test may be needed for several reasons:

If you have symptoms indicating an acid-base imbalance, such as rapid or deep breathing, nausea, vomiting, irregular heartbeat, confusion, fatigue, or muscle cramps.
If you're being treated for lung diseases like asthma, COPD, cystic fibrosis, or conditions affecting breathing like myasthenia gravis.
If you've experienced carbon monoxide poisoning, inhaled harmful substances, or sustained a head or neck injury affecting breathing.
If you're receiving oxygen therapy in the hospital.

Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) Test Cost in India

Test Type	Blood Test
Preparation	Mention your therapist if you are on any anti-coagulation medication. Fasting not required.
Report	Same day within 15 to 20 minutes.
(ABG) Arterial Blood Gas test costs in Hyderabad	Rs. 1500 to Rs.2000 approximately.
(ABG) Arterial Blood Gas test costs in Vizag	Rs. 1500 to Rs.2000 approximately.
(ABG) Arterial Blood Gas test costs in Nashik	Rs. 1500 to Rs.2000 approximately
(ABG) Arterial Blood Gas test costs in Aurangabad	Rs. 1000 to Rs.1500 approximately
(ABG) Arterial Blood Gas test costs in Nellore	Rs. 1000 to Rs.1500 approximately
(ABG) Arterial Blood Gas test costs in Chandanagar	Rs. 1500 to Rs.2000 approximately
(ABG) Arterial Blood Gas test costs in Srikakulam	Rs. 1000 to Rs.1500 approximately
(ABG) Arterial Blood Gas test costs in Sangamner	Rs. 1000 to Rs.1500 approximately
(ABG) Arterial Blood Gas test costs in Kurnool	Rs. 1500 to Rs.2000 approximately
(ABG) Arterial Blood Gas test costs in Kakinada	Rs. 1500 to Rs.2000 approximately
(ABG) Arterial Blood Gas test costs in Karimnagar	Rs. 1000 to Rs.1500 approximately
(ABG) Arterial Blood Gas test costs in Zaheerabad	Rs. 1000 to Rs.1500 approximately
(ABG) Arterial Blood Gas test costs in Sangareddy	Rs. 1500 to Rs.2000 approximately
(ABG) Arterial Blood Gas test costs in Nizamabad	Rs. 1500 to Rs.2000 approximately
(ABG) Arterial Blood Gas test costs in Mumbai	Rs. 1500 to Rs.2000 approximately
(ABG) Arterial Blood Gas test costs in Begumpet	Rs. 1500 to Rs.2000 approximately
(ABG) Arterial Blood Gas test costs in Vizianagram	Rs. 1400 to Rs.1800 approximately

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What do the ABG test results mean?

Arterial blood gas (ABG) test results typically show what was measured, your result, the normal range, and if the result is normal, high, or low. Abnormal ABG results may indicate low oxygen intake, insufficient carbon dioxide removal, or an imbalance in blood pH (either too acidic or basic).

These results can help diagnose conditions, and if they are abnormal, your healthcare provider may suggest further tests, such as additional blood or imaging tests, to confirm or rule out specific diagnoses.

Normal (ABG) Arterial Blood Gas Levels

The normal (ABG) Arterial Blood Gas level is pH range: 7.35-7.45.
Partial oxygen pressure (PaO2): 75 to 100 millimeters of mercury (mmHg).
Carbon dioxide partial pressure (PaCO2): 35 to 45 mmHg.
HCO3 (bicarbonate): 22–26 milliequivalents per liter (mEq/L).

For any abnormal value, you must consult a doctor.

References

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https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/nejm196805092781901

https://www.acpjournals.org/doi/abs/10.7326/0003-4819-105-3-390

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What factors can influence ABG results?

Smoking, secondhand smoke inhalation, fever, or rapid breathing can all have an impact on test results.

2. What needle size is used for ABG?

For an adult, use a 20-gauge, 2.5-inch needle for a femoral sample and a 22-gauge, 1.25-inch needle for a radial artery puncture with an ABG syringe. A 23 gauge or a 25 gauge needle can also be utilized.

3. What hue ABG tube is used?

No additive in the red top tube.

4. How is an ABG sample collected?

The sample can be collected by inserting a catheter into an artery or by puncturing an artery using a needle and syringe.

5. Where is arterial puncture conducted on the body?

The Radial Artery.

6. What does an arterial blood gas test reveals?

An arterial blood gasses (ABG) test determines the acidity (pH) and amounts of oxygen and carbon dioxide in artery blood.

7. How frequently should ABG be performed?

Intermittent arterial blood gas analyses should be performed up to every 10 minutes.

8. How long does it take for ABG levels to fluctuate?

A change in Fio2 may take at least 30 minutes.

9. What are the ABG contraindications?

ABG sampling contraindications.

Infection at the site.
Anatomy has been distorted.
Arterio-venous fistulas are present.
The leg to be sampled has the peripheral vascular disease.

10. In what circumstances should ABG be done for the patients?

To look for severe respiratory and lung disorders such as asthma, cystic fibrosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( COPD), or obstructive sleep apnea.