Abg Test

CategoryGeneral
Report in24–48 hours
Home collection✓ Chandigarh, Panchkula, Mohali
PreparationFollow your doctor's instructions.
Critical Care / Respiratory Function • Blood Test

ABG (Arterial Blood Gas) Test ₹1200

Measures oxygen, carbon dioxide, and blood pH levels from an arterial blood sample. Helps evaluate lung function, oxygenation, acid-base balance, and respiratory or metabolic disorders.

Sample Collection Available at Lab / ICU

Quick Details

Test Price ₹1200
Fasting Required No
Sample Type Arterial Blood
Report Time Same Day / Immediate*

What is the ABG (Arterial Blood Gas) Test?

The Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) test measures important parameters such as oxygen (O₂), carbon dioxide (CO₂), blood pH, bicarbonate (HCO₃⁻), and oxygen saturation. These values help determine how effectively the lungs deliver oxygen to the blood and remove carbon dioxide. It also provides information about the body’s acid-base balance.

Who should take this test?

  • Patients with respiratory disorders such as asthma or COPD.
  • Individuals with severe breathing difficulty or oxygen problems.
  • Monitoring patients in ICU or critical care.
  • Evaluation of acid-base imbalance in the body.
  • Doctor-advised monitoring of lung or metabolic conditions.

Preparation & Test Process

Fasting
Fasting is not required for this test.
Sample Type
Blood sample taken from an artery, usually the wrist (radial artery).
Oxygen Therapy Note
Inform the healthcare professional if the patient is receiving oxygen therapy.
Collection Method
The sample is collected using a sterile syringe and analyzed immediately.

How to interpret results

The ABG test evaluates multiple parameters including:

pH: Indicates acid-base balance in the blood.
PaO₂: Measures oxygen level in arterial blood.
PaCO₂: Indicates carbon dioxide level and lung ventilation.
HCO₃⁻: Reflects metabolic contribution to acid-base balance.

Abnormal values may suggest respiratory disorders, metabolic imbalances, or oxygenation problems.

Results must always be interpreted by a healthcare professional in combination with clinical findings.

FAQs – ABG Test

It measures oxygen, carbon dioxide, and acid-base balance in arterial blood.
Yes. ABG uses arterial blood rather than venous blood and provides information about lung function.
It may cause slightly more discomfort than a regular blood test because the sample is taken from an artery.
Results are usually available immediately or within a short time.

Book Abg Test in Chandigarh

Home collection · Digital reports · 24–48 hours

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Disclaimer: This page is for informational purposes only. Consult your doctor for medical advice. All tests processed with NABL-aligned quality standards.

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