Blood Gases

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