Sulphaemoglobin, blood gas

Department

Core Biochemistry

Delphic Registration Code

BGS

Turnaround Time

60 minutes

Specimen Type

• Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Syringe

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

0.5

Additional Specimen Information

Sample must be kept anaerobic and arrive in lab within 15 min of collection.

Paediatric Specimen 200 uL in blood gas capillary.

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Whole Blood

Additional Referral/Aliquot Information

Aliquot Instructions: 0.2 mL in blood gas capillary.0.5 mL blood in heparinised syringe or full Lith hep tube. Do not refrigerate

Reference Intervals

0.0 – 2.0%

Sulphaemoglobin will be reported as a comment if detected.

Please note: The blood gas analyser used only detects concentrations greater than 1.5%

Test Method

Radiometer ABL 90

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

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