A Measurements Essential for Level I, II, and III Hospitals

Section 250.TABLE A   Measurements Essential for Level I, II, and III Hospitals RESULTS TO BE AVAILABLE 24 Hours a Day Within Less Than 1 Hour Within 1-6 Hours Within 24 Hours Hematocrit Hemoglobin Bacterial cultures Blood typing and crossmatching CBS Glucose (micro method) Routine urinalysis Bilirubin (micro method) (direct and total) Calcium Coombs' test Total protein pH and blood gases (micro method) RESULTS TO BE AVAILABLE 24 Hours a Day Within 5 min. Within 1 Hour Within 2 to 3 Hours Within 24 Hours While in Hospital pH Blood and urine osmolarity Platelet count or smear Virus cultures PCO 2 Potassium BUN or creatinine Antibiotic sensitivities Viral titers PO 2 Sodium Phosphorus Hematocrit Magnesium Prothrombin time and other coagulation studies