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Arterial Blood Gas (ABG)
Normal range -2-2 mEq/L (-2-2 mmol/L SI). Specimen: Arterial blood (calculated).
Also known as: BE.
Combined adult band. LabVals does not publish separate men's, women's, or pediatric ranges for Base Excess; those can be narrower than the band shown.
| Specimen | Arterial blood (calculated) |
|---|---|
| Conventional range | -2-2 mEq/L |
| SI range | -2-2 mmol/L |
| Conversion factor | ×1 (conventional → SI) |
| Panel | Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) |
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The standard teaching reference range for Base Excess is -2-2 mEq/L in conventional units, or -2-2 mmol/L in SI units. This value is measured in arterial blood (calculated).
Source: Adult reference values compiled from Pagana & Pagana, Mosby's Diagnostic and Laboratory Test Reference, and Fischbach & Dunning, A Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests. Reference ranges vary by laboratory, method, age, sex, and population - always use the range printed on the actual result.
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