5,000+
Hospitals/Clinics
India's most trusted health centres
Optional 'You Book, Visit Pays' feature
Cashless coverage from metro to rural
ABG (Arterial Blood Gas)

An arterial blood gas (ABG) test measures oxygen (PaO2), carbon dioxide (PaCO2), blood pH, bicarbonate (HCO3-), and oxygen saturation. Book ABG (Arterial Blood Gas) in Dharampeth, Nagpur at GetVisit, NABL labs in Dharampeth and Wardhaman Nagar, home collection, same-day results and cashless OPD.
What is a ABG (Arterial Blood Gas) Test in Nagpur ?
What is ABG (Arterial Blood Gas)?
An arterial blood gas (ABG) test measures oxygen (PaO2), carbon dioxide (PaCO2), blood pH, bicarbonate (HCO3-), and oxygen saturation. These values show how well your lungs move oxygen into the blood and remove carbon dioxide.
What does ABG (Arterial Blood Gas) measure?
They also reflect the body's acid-base balance. ABG helps detect respiratory failure, COPD or asthma exacerbations, shock, sepsis, and metabolic acidosis or alkalosis. Doctors use ABG results to decide if you need oxygen, changes to a ventilator, or treatments for acid-base problems. Results guide emergency care and ongoing management in hospitals.
What symptoms suggest ABG (Arterial Blood Gas) may be needed?
A doctor may recommend ABG (Arterial Blood Gas) when a patient reports any symptom your doctor has identified as requiring objective laboratory investigation , including unexplained fatigue, unexplained weight change, persistent pain, fever, or abnormal bleeding. If you have these symptoms, GetVisit offers booking and home collection across Sitabuldi, Bajaj Nagar, and other parts of Nagpur.
How is ABG (Arterial Blood Gas) performed?
You can have the sample for ABG (Arterial Blood Gas) taken at home in Sitabuldi or Bajaj Nagar, Nagpur, or at a partner lab. The phlebotomist draws a small amount of blood, applies a cotton swab with light pressure, and dispatches the sample to the NABL-accredited lab the same day.
How accurate is ABG (Arterial Blood Gas)?
Results are analytically reliable because GetVisit's Nagpur logistics network maintains proper cold-chain transport from your Sitabuldi or Bajaj Nagar collection point to the processing lab, preserving sample integrity. NABL independently audits quality control at regular intervals.
Are there any risks to ABG (Arterial Blood Gas)?
There are no significant risks beyond those of a standard blood draw. For your appointment in Sitabuldi or Bajaj Nagar, Nagpur, drink 2 to 3 glasses of water beforehand and stay seated for 2 to 3 minutes afterwards, as vasovagal fainting (rare) is more likely if you are fasting, anxious, or dehydrated. Tell the phlebotomist if you have fainted during previous draws.
Did you know?
Normal arterial blood gas (ABG) values: pH 7.35–7.45; PaCO2 35–45 mmHg; PaO2 75–100 mmHg; HCO3− 22–26 mEq/L; oxygen saturation (SaO2) about 95–100%; base excess −2 to +2 mmol/L.
ABG (Arterial Blood Gas) Test Preparation in Nagpur
Medication guidance:
Unless your physician advises a change, keep taking your usual prescriptions as normal.
Diet and fasting:
There is no need to skip food or drink for this test. Staying well hydrated beforehand simply makes the sample easier to collect.
When to book:
Choose a morning slot for the most consistent results. Same-day home collection is offered throughout Nagpur, Besa and Manish Nagar included.
What to carry:
Have your doctor's referral and photo ID ready; earlier reports for the same test are useful for tracking trends.
ABG (Arterial Blood Gas) Test Parameters in Nagpur
Single standalone test:
ABG (Arterial Blood Gas). Can be ordered individually or as part of a preventive health package on GetVisit.
Why Take a ABG (Arterial Blood Gas) Test in Nagpur ?
When does a doctor order ABG (Arterial Blood Gas)?
ABG (Arterial Blood Gas) is used in blood gas panels for emergency and ICU care. Doctors order it for sudden shortness of breath, low oxygen, confusion, or to monitor ventilated patients.
Who should get ABG (Arterial Blood Gas) done in Nagpur?
Nagpur's growing population, extreme summer heat with high dehydration and kidney-stone risk, oil- and sugar-rich diet driving diabetes and heart disease, and seasonal monsoon infections make regular preventive diagnostic testing worthwhile for residents across the city. Those who benefit most from ABG (Arterial Blood Gas) include prospective parents seeking carrier screening and patients needing a precise diagnosis to guide treatment in Nagpur.
What conditions can ABG (Arterial Blood Gas) help diagnose?
It helps diagnose respiratory failure, COPD or asthma exacerbations, and acid-base disorders. Abnormal results come from lung or kidney disease, heart failure, medications, or severe infection. A family history of lung disease can increase need for testing.
What do ABG (Arterial Blood Gas) results mean?
Results are interpreted in context, not in isolation. GetVisit shows your measured value next to the laboratory reference range, and your doctor reads it together with your clinical picture and any earlier results. See the FAQs below for what typical high or low values can mean for this test.
How often should ABG (Arterial Blood Gas) be repeated?
For preventive screening with a normal baseline: annually for most adults above 35. For monitoring a known condition: at the interval your specialist recommends , typically every 3 to 6 months for active conditions and annually for stable, well-controlled ones.
What happens after ABG (Arterial Blood Gas) results are ready?
Results are delivered to your phone and stored securely on GetVisit. Any value the laboratory flags as critical is escalated for urgent review, and for everything else your doctor or a verified specialist can guide the next step at your convenience.
Search by test names and add it to your cart

Choose your preferred labs from top trusted partners

Select a convenient date and time for your test

Make payment and get confirmation within 2 hours

For any unanswered questions, reach out to our support team via email. We will assist you as soon as possible
Visit Health Experience
End-to-end care delivered at the right time through our nationwide network
India's most trusted health centres
Optional 'You Book, Visit Pays' feature
Cashless coverage from metro to rural

Priority access & same-day care
Cashless in 1250+ cities
Custom doctor onboarding

NABL-accredited labs
Hassle-free sample collection
Seamless report & prescription tracking

Home delivery & store pickup options
End-to-end order tracking
Auto-refills for regular medications

Your Care, Our Commitment!
More than 12,000 people trust us with their health
Vijay Bisht was friendly, helpful, and made our home test process seamless. Grateful for his timely support and follow-up.
A big thank you to Shikhar from the Visit app for going above and beyond to arrange a last-minute appointment during an urgent situation. His seamless coordination truly made a difference.
A clean facility enhances experience. Quick checkups are a plus. Miss Rinku from Aditya Birla Health Insurance provided excellent service and handled our files well.
“The service was excellent—she was helpful, efficient, and made my recovery smooth and stress-free. Her support made a real difference.”
“Thank you, Shared Gupta, for the great support with my reimbursement claims and Wipro health packages. Truly appreciated!”
Thank you, Rinku. I appreciate your help during my visit. The hospital staff were courteous and professional. Overall, a very good experience!
Vijay Bisht was friendly, helpful, and made our home test process seamless. Grateful for his timely support and follow-up.
A big thank you to Shikhar from the Visit app for going above and beyond to arrange a last-minute appointment during an urgent situation. His seamless coordination truly made a difference.
A clean facility enhances experience. Quick checkups are a plus. Miss Rinku from Aditya Birla Health Insurance provided excellent service and handled our files well.
“The service was excellent—she was helpful, efficient, and made my recovery smooth and stress-free. Her support made a real difference.”
“Thank you, Shared Gupta, for the great support with my reimbursement claims and Wipro health packages. Truly appreciated!”
Thank you, Rinku. I appreciate your help during my visit. The hospital staff were courteous and professional. Overall, a very good experience!
I want to share my feedback on the help I received for my health checkup. I was happy with the guidance and support. Thank you for your assistance; it made the experience stress-free.
Huge shoutout to Shikhar from the Visit app! He has been incredibly supportive during emergencies — always responsive and ready to help. Truly impressed by his dedication and calm efficiency.
“I connected with the concierge team today and spoke with Vijay—he was helpful and made a real effort to address my concerns.”
I appreciate Shreshta's outstanding support. She kept me updated on my medicals after hours and ensured everything went smoothly. Her proactive communication and care made a big difference.
“Grateful to Shikhar for finding a cataract specialist at a convenient time and ensuring a smooth experience. A true asset to the Visit team!”
Hi Aniket, Annu, Mayur, I appreciate Shikhar's support in organizing clinic appointments for my child at odd hours. It's a sensitive matter for any parent, and I'm thankful for his understanding.
I want to share my feedback on the help I received for my health checkup. I was happy with the guidance and support. Thank you for your assistance; it made the experience stress-free.
Huge shoutout to Shikhar from the Visit app! He has been incredibly supportive during emergencies — always responsive and ready to help. Truly impressed by his dedication and calm efficiency.
“I connected with the concierge team today and spoke with Vijay—he was helpful and made a real effort to address my concerns.”
I appreciate Shreshta's outstanding support. She kept me updated on my medicals after hours and ensured everything went smoothly. Her proactive communication and care made a big difference.
“Grateful to Shikhar for finding a cataract specialist at a convenient time and ensuring a smooth experience. A true asset to the Visit team!”
Hi Aniket, Annu, Mayur, I appreciate Shikhar's support in organizing clinic appointments for my child at odd hours. It's a sensitive matter for any parent, and I'm thankful for his understanding.