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|200uL | |200uL plasma or serum | ||
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1mL if blood gas syringe is received | |||
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|'''Registration Code''' | |'''Registration Code''' | ||
Latest revision as of 01:55, 1 April 2026
| Synonym(s) | Bicarb, HCO3, tco2, carbon dioxide |
| Tube/Container Type | All tubes must be capped, stable for 8hrs in Barricor, stable for 2hr in LiHep(DG) or SST. Once opened sample is stable for 30min. |
| 0.5 mL in blood gas syringe or capillary blood gas tube - contact Paediatrics | |
| Sample Type | Plasma or Serum (Clotted or LH) |
| Minimum Volume | 200uL plasma or serum
or 1mL if blood gas syringe is received |
| Registration Code | HCO3 |
| Add-on conditions | 30 minutes @ 4°C |
| Test Availability | Mon - Sun, 24 hours |
| Turnaround Time | Hastings 1 - 2.5 hours / Central HB 6 - 8 hours / Wairoa 12 hours |
| Where analysed | Hastings |
| Department | Biochemistry, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2448 |
| Deletion Code | 4523 |
| Useful Information | Mark tube as urgent and write HCO3 on the lid |
| Measurement Uncertainty | Not available |