Haemoglobin, blood gas

Department

Core Biochemistry

Delphic Registration Code

BGS

Synonyms

Hb, blood gas
tHb, blood gas

Turnaround Time

60 minutes

Test Code

3092

Specimen Type

• Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Syringe

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

0.5

Additional Specimen Information

Paediatric Specimen - 200 uL in blood gas capillary.

Specimen arrival in lab within 15 mins, anaerobic.

Aliquot Instructions

Transport to Lab

Ambient (8 - 24 degrees Celsius)

Reference Intervals

Test Method

Radiometer ABL 90

Contact Canterbury Health Laboratories on +64 3 364 0484 or email LabInfo@cdhb.health.nz

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