pH, blood gas

Department

Core Biochemistry

Delphic Registration Code

BGS

Constituent Tests

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

Turnaround Time

60 minutes

Test Code

3501

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

Send capped syringe to lab within 15 mins
Sample must be kept anaerobic

Aliquot Instructions

Additional Referral/Aliquot Information

Aliquot Transport to CHL - On ice, sample must be kept anaerobic

Reference Intervals

Arterial:   7.35 – 7.45 Units

Venous:   7.30 – 7.40 Units

Test Method

Radiometer ABL 90

Non-Funded Test Cost

$22.86 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

3002

Treat as urgent

Contact Information

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