200uL in capillary tube or 500uL whole blood in a 1 mL syringe, transported on ice.
Must be received in the laboratory within 15 minutes of collection (Note: remove needle for transport.)
Aliquot Instructions
Reference Intervals
Arterial or venousĀ 0.0 – 1.5 %
Test Method
Co-oximetry on Radiometer ABL 90
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