View source for Tests:Blood Gases

{{DISPLAYTITLE:Blood Gases}} 

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Biochemistry]]
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|'''Synonym(s)'''
|ABG, VBG, Gases, Base Excess, Blood pH, pO2, Bicarbonate
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|'''Tube/Container Type'''
|Arterial - 1 mL in vented blood gas syringe : Venous 1 mL in non-vented blood gas syringe. Must be tested within 30 min of collection.
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|'''''
|0.5 mL in blood gas syringe or capillary blood gas tube - contact Paediatrics
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|'''Sample Type'''
|Heparinised syringe or dark green whole blood
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|'''Registration Code'''
|ABG
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|'''Add-on conditions'''
|N/A
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|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Sun, 24 hours
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|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Hastings 30 min
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|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
|-
|'''Department'''
|Biochemistry, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2448
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|'''Deletion Code'''
|4687
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|'''Useful Information'''
|[https://www.pathologytestsexplained.org.au/ptests.php?q=Blood+gases Click Here]
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|Available upon request
|}