Gases and Co-oximetry, Blood

Department

Core Biochemistry

Delphic Registration Code

BGS

Synonyms

Blood Gases and Co-oximetry
Co-oximetry, blood gas

Turnaround Time

60 minutes

Test Code

3046

Specimen Type

• Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Syringe

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

0.5

Additional Specimen Information

Sample must be kept anaeorbic. Clotted samples unsuitable

Paediatric specimen: blood gas capillary

Must arrive in lab within 15 min of collection

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Whole Blood

Additional Referral/Aliquot Information

Sample must be kept anaerobic

Reference Intervals

Blood Gas Reference Intervals

Test Method

Radiometer ABL 90

Non-Funded Test Cost

$22.86 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

3002

Treat as urgent

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