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 |
