Methaemoglobin, blood gas
Test Identifier Information | |
Registration Code | BGS or MET |
Method | Co-oximetry on dedicated blood gas analyser |
Refer to Group | Gases and Co-oximetry, Blood ; |
External Price | Contact Canterbury Health Laboratories on +64 3 364 0484 or email Labinfo. |
Specimen Collection | |
Specimen Collection Protocols | Keep sample anaerobic |
Patient Specimen | 500 uL in blood gas syringe, or full LH PST |
Paediatric Specimen | 0.2 mL in blood gas capillary - venous. |
Sample Delivery to Lab | Must arrive in lab within 2 hrs of collection - send on ice. |
Instructions for Referral to CHLabs | |
Aliquot Instructions | 200 uL in blood gas capillary. 500 uL blood in heparinised syringe or full Lith hep tube. |
Aliquot Transport to CHL | Please send on ice. |
CHLabs Laboratory | |
Department | Biochemistry - Core |
Contact Details |
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Contact Phone Number | 03 3640397 ext: 80397 |
Test Availability | Mon - Sun, 24 hrs |
Turnaround Time | 30 min - 1 hr |
Reference Interval | Reference Interval Arterial or Venous: 0.00 - 1.5 % |
Delphic Number Test Number | 3088 |