Gases and Electrolytes, blood

Department

Core Biochemistry

Delphic Registration Code

BGS

Synonyms

Blood Gases and Electrolytes

Turnaround Time

60 minutes

Test Code

3005

Specimen Type

• Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Syringe

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

0.5

Additional Specimen Information

Samples requiring potassium analysis, do NOT send on ice.

Paediatric Specimen 200 uL in blood gas capillary

Aliquot Instructions

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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