Aspirate Biochemistry

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Synonym(s) Fluid Chemistry - includes specific Biochemistry tests
Tube/Container Type Sterile aspirate - 1 x Lithium Heparin (green) tube, 1 x EDTA (purple) tube, 2 x "Urine" pots, and/or sterile container
Sealed Arterial Blood Gas Syringe, 4 mL fluid in 1 x Lithium Heparin tube and/or sterile container
Sample Type Fluid
Minimum Volume 350ul of spun fluid
Registration Code FLUD
Add-on conditions As per individual analyte
Test Availability Mon - Sun, 24 hours
Turnaround Time Hastings 2 - 3 hours / Central HB 6 - 8 hours / Wairoa 12 hours
Where analysed Hastings
Department Biochemistry, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2448
Deletion Code 3441
Useful Information
Measurement Uncertainty Available upon request