Blood-Gas Analysis Reference Ranges
Measure | Units | Dog | Cat | Cow | Horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
In Conventional Units (USA) | |||||
pH | 7.31–7.42 | 7.24–7.40 | 7.35–7.50 | 7.32–7.44 | |
HCO3 | mEq/L | 17–24 | 17–24 | 20–30 | 24–30 |
pCO2 | mmHg | 29–42 | 29–42 | 35–44 | 36–46 |
pO2 | mmHg | 85–95 | 85–95 | 92 | 94 |
In SI Units | |||||
HCO3 | mcmol/L | 17–24 | 17–24 | 20–30 | 24–30 |
pCO2 | kPa | 3.86–5.60 | 3.86–5.60 | 2.67–3.99 | 4.67–6.13 |
pO2 | kPa | 11.3–12.66 | 11.3–12.66 | 12.26 | 12.53 |