Methaemoglobin, blood gas

Department

Core Biochemistry

Delphic Registration Code

BGS or MET

Constituent Tests

• Gases and Co-oximetry, Blood

Synonyms

FMetHb, blood gas
MetHb, blood gas

Turnaround Time

60 minutes

Test Code

3088

Specimen Type

• Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Syringe

Acceptable

• Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

0.5

No of Samples Required

-1

Additional Specimen Information

Keep sample anaerobic
Paediatric Specimen - 0.2 mL in blood gas capillary - venous

Must arrive in lab within 2 hrs of collection - send on ice.

Aliquot Instructions

Additional Referral/Aliquot Information

200 uL in blood gas capillary. 500 uL blood in heparinised syringe or full Lith hep tube

Please send on ice.

Reference Intervals

Arterial or venous  0.0 – 1.5 %

Test Method

Co-oximetry on Radiometer ABL 90

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

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