| Synonym(s)
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ABG, VBG, Gases, Base Excess, Blood pH, pO2, Bicarbonate
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| Tube/Container Type
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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
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Heparinised syringe (Blood gas syringe)
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| Registration Code
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ABG
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| Add-on conditions
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N/A
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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 30 min
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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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4687
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| Useful Information
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Click Here
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| Measurement Uncertainty
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Available upon request
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