Arterial Blood Gas test, essentially examines a small amount of blood for its pH levels or/and the amount of oxygen and carbon dioxide in arterial blood. Lungs perform the essential function of oxygenating blood supply that reaches the heart and removes carbon dioxide. Arterial Blood Gas test investigates how well the lungs are performing.
The ABG test is ordered by your doctor depending on a number of symptoms reported. Lung diseases that cause severe breathing problems, as in asthma, need an ABG diagnosis. For patients who are already undergoing a chronic lung treatment, ABG tests may be opted to check if the body is responding to treatment measures.
We have Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) price information in 15 cities.
| City | Average Price | Starting Price | Price Upto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangalore | Rs. 660.00 | Rs. 400.00 | Rs. 1000.00 |
| Chennai | Rs. 834.00 | Rs. 575.00 | Rs. 1800.00 |
| Hyderabad | Rs. 932.00 | Rs. 600.00 | Rs. 1500.00 |
| Kolkata | Rs. 1211.00 | Rs. 500.00 | Rs. 2000.00 |
| Mumbai | Rs. 878.00 | Rs. 350.00 | Rs. 1500.00 |
| Delhi | Rs. 756.00 | Rs. 140.00 | Rs. 1700.00 |
| Noida | Rs. 735.00 | Rs. 500.00 | Rs. 1000.00 |
| Pune | Rs. 917.00 | Rs. 500.00 | Rs. 1600.00 |
Besides, patients who are suffering from a number of health disorders; such as, diabetes, renal troubles, have experienced strokes, sleep disorders etc., may have abnormal acid levels in blood. Therefore, a doctor may definitely want to conduct an ABG test to know more.
Administration of this test involves drawing blood from an arterial site and not from vein, unlike most procedures. The wrist is mostly punctured to draw out the required sample of blood. However, many patients may have the blood drawn from a site close to groin or the inside of their arm as well. The procedure remains collection of small amount of blood through a needle puncture from the chosen site. It must be noted that arterial punctures are comparatively more painful than venipunctures.
The test usually does not have much to prepare for, prior administration. However, informing doctors about medicines; especially, blood thinners you are taking, is very essential. These are likely to affect your blood test report and therefore prior discussions with doctors are recommended. Smoking should be completely avoided to guarantee accurate results. Individuals who are scheduled for the test may refrain from smoking from 24 hours before the scheduled time.
