Oxyhaemoglobin, blood gas

Department

Core Biochemistry

Delphic Registration Code

BGS

Constituent Tests

• Gases and Co-oximetry, Blood

Synonyms

FO2Hb, blood gas
O2Hb, blood gas

Turnaround Time

60 minutes

Test Code

3069

Specimen Type

• Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Syringe

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

0.5

Additional Specimen Information

Paediatric Specimen - 200 uL in blood gas capillary.

Must arrive in lab within 15 min of collection.

Aliquot Instructions

Minimum Volume (ml)

-1

Additional Referral/Aliquot Information

Aliquot Instructions - 200 uL in blood gas capillary. 500 uL blood in heparinised syringe.Fridge

Reference Intervals

Arterial:  94 – 97%

Test Method

Radiometer ABL 90

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

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