PCO2, blood gas

Department

Core Biochemistry

Delphic Registration Code

BGS

Constituent Tests

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

Turnaround Time

60 minutes

Test Code

3502

Specimen Type

• Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Syringe

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

0.5

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Syringe

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

0.2

Additional Specimen Information

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:  35 – 45 mmHg

Venous:  40 – 50 mmHg

Test Method

Radiometer ABL 90

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

Treat as urgent

Contact Information

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