Guided Procedure for Peripheral Catheter Placement with Real-Time Monitoring of a Specific Blood Component (e.g., Red Blood Cell Density or Hemoglobin)
This test involves monitoring a blood measurement during a guided catheter insertion procedure to ensure safety and accuracy.
["Real-time blood checks help prevent complications during catheter placement."]
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 24621-5
- Short code
- RF Guided PC drn+cath place
- Synonyms
- RF Guided PC drn+cath place
- Category
- chemistry
- Sample
- serum
- Container
- Red-top tube (SST)
- Units
- N/A
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- 18–65 years
- Method
- rf
- CPT
- 86430
- Specimen volume
- 5 mL
- Stability
- Room temperature: 4h, Refrigerated: 24h, Frozen: 7d
- Hemolysis max
- 500
- Lipemia max
- 1000
- Icterus max
- 500
- TAT
- 4–24 hours
- Order
- routine
What Is This Test For?
This test is used during a procedure called peripheral catheter placement, where a needle or catheter is inserted into a vein. It helps healthcare providers monitor a specific blood characteristic—such as red blood cell density or hemoglobin levels—in real time to guide the placement and ensure it is done safely and effectively.
Why Might You Need This Test?
You may need this test if you’re having a catheter inserted for reasons like receiving fluids, medications, or blood products. The real-time monitoring helps prevent complications like incorrect placement or injury to blood vessels.
How Is the Sample Collected?
A small amount of blood is drawn from a vein during the procedure. The test measures a specific blood component (like red blood cells or hemoglobin) using advanced technology to provide immediate feedback to the healthcare team.
What Does the Test Result Mean?
The results help guide the placement of the catheter by showing whether the needle or catheter is correctly positioned in the vein. If the measurement is outside expected ranges, adjustments may be made to avoid complications.
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
This test is critical during catheter placement to ensure the needle or catheter is correctly positioned in the vein. Proper placement prevents complications such as bleeding, nerve damage, or incorrect fluid delivery. Real-time monitoring helps healthcare providers make quick adjustments to improve patient safety.
Frequently asked questions
Will I Feel Pain During This Test?
How Long Does the Procedure Take?
Can I Eat or Drink Before This Test?
Sources
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