Testing Laboratory
Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland HospitalDepartment
Chemical Pathology
Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
BGE
Test Code (Numeric Code)
0340
Laboratory Handling
Phlebotomy
Please phone laboratory to advise of urgency criteria.
Transport
Stability: up to 72h at 4°C. Store on ice if transit time to the laboratory is greater than 2 hours.
Registration
Register for BGE, and hand-deliver sample to Front-end Automation staff for analysis.
Laboratory
Do NOT load onto 8100.
Sample Stability
Stability: up to 72h at 4C. Store on ice if transit time to the laboratory is greater than 2 hours.
Synonyms
Methemoglobin, Methaemoglobinaemia, MetHb
Turnaround Time
2 hours
Please phone laboratory to advise of urgency criteria.
Specimen Type
- Whole Blood
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
5
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
0.5
Additional Specimen Information
0.5 mL Paediatric Microtainer Heparin Blood
Last updated: 26/08/2026