Core Biochemistry
BGS
60 minutes
0.5
Sample must be kept anaerobic and arrive in lab within 15 min of collection.
Paediatric Specimen 200 uL in blood gas capillary.
Aliquot Instructions: 0.2 mL in blood gas capillary.0.5 mL blood in heparinised syringe or full Lith hep tube. Do not refrigerate
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%
Radiometer ABL 90
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