Arterial Blood Gas Indications Indications Data Obtained Authored by William A. French. Medically reviewed by Dr. Barbara Erickson, PhD, RN, CCRN. LessonsOverviewCore Values✓IndicationsArterial PunctureRadial ArteryBrachial ArteryFemoral ArteryAllen TestProcedure 1Procedure 2Blood Gas AnalysisBlood Gas AnalyzerElectrodesErrorsQuality ControlConclusionSign-in to enable progress reports and certificates.