| Synonym(s)
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Bicarb, HCO3, tco2, carbon dioxide
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| Tube/Container Type
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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.
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0.5 mL in blood gas syringe or capillary blood gas tube - contact Paediatrics
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| Sample Type
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Plasma or Serum (Clotted or LH)
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| Minimum Volume
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200uL
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| Registration Code
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HCO3
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| Add-on conditions
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30 minutes @ 4°C
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| Test Availability
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Mon - Sun, 24 hours
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| Turnaround Time
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Hastings 1 - 2.5 hours / Central HB 6 - 8 hours / Wairoa 12 hours
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| Where analysed
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Hastings
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| Department
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Biochemistry, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2448
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| Deletion Code
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4523
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| Useful Information
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Mark tube as urgent and write HCO3 on the lid
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| Measurement Uncertainty
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Not available
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