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Arterial pO2 by age and sex

How the usual range for arterial pO2 changes with age, as labs print it.

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The usual range at every age

The reference range labs print, for each age group. Ranges differ a little between labs, so the range on your own report is the one your result is judged against.

Use the left and right arrow keys to step through the age groups. Every range is also in the table below.

Usual range of Arterial pO2 by age, in mmHg
WhoUsual range
Adults75–100 mmHg
75+68 and above mmHg

Sources: MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine, South African Family Practice, Medicine International, F1000Research, Penn State Health, Northwell Health Laboratories, Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) Laboratory, American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine