Testing Laboratory
Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland HospitalDepartment
Chemical Pathology
Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
SBIC
Test Code (Numeric Code)
0103
Laboratory Handling
Phlebotomy
The tube must be filled with minimum air space above sample (at least 80% full).
Separating
Do not remove top or expose sample to air.
Laboratory
Place sample on Modular rack.
Sample Stability
4 hours at 15-25°C,7 days at 4-8°C, 6 months at -20°C
Associated Tests
Synonyms
Serum Bicarbonate, HCO3
Turnaround Time
3 hours
Specimen Type
- Plasma
- Serum
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Lithium Heparin PST- Gel (Light Green Cap)
Acceptable
- Heparin (Microtainer)
- Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
- Plain (Red Top)
- SST II (Gold Cap)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
5
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)
3.5
No of Samples Required
1
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Lithium Heparin PST- Gel (Light Green Cap)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
1
Last updated: 23/07/2026