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Latest revision as of 20:41, 20 March 2025

Synonym(s) ABG, VBG, Gases, Base Excess, Blood pH, pO2, Bicarbonate
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.
0.5 mL in blood gas syringe or capillary blood gas tube - contact Paediatrics
Sample Type Heparinised syringe or dark green whole blood
Registration Code ABG
Add-on conditions N/A
Test Availability Mon - Sun, 24 hours
Turnaround Time Hastings 30 min
Where analysed Hastings
Department Biochemistry, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2448
Deletion Code 4687
Useful Information Click Here
Measurement Uncertainty Available upon request