Oxygen saturation, blood gas

Department

Core Biochemistry

Delphic Registration Code

BGS

Constituent Tests

• Gases and Co-oximetry, Blood
• Gases and Electrolytes, blood
• Gases, blood

Synonyms

O2 saturation, blood gas

Turnaround Time

60 minutes

Test Code

3499

Specimen Type

• Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

0.5

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Syringe

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

0.2

Additional Specimen Information

Sample must be kept anaerobic
Capped syringe must be sent on ice, to laboratory within 15 mins

Aliquot Instructions

Minimum Volume (ml)

0.2

Additional Referral/Aliquot Information

Aliquot Instructions: 200 uL whole blood in a blood gas syringe, On ice, sample must be kept anaerobic

Reference Intervals

Arterial O2 saturation: >97%

Test Method

Radiometer ABL 90

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

Treat as urgent

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