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 mark the request form clearly as "URGENT" and call the laboratory automation section on ext: 22118 or contact via LabLink ext:22000.
Registration
Please hand sample to Blood gas analyser operator in Automation.
Sample Stability
Must be analysed within one hour
Synonyms
Oxygen Dissociation Curve
p50
Turnaround Time
1 hour
Must be analysed within one hour
Specimen Type
- Whole Blood
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Blood Gas Syringe
Acceptable
- Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Blood Gas Syringe
Acceptable
- Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
Pre-testing Requirements
Please mark the request form clearly as "URGENT" and call the laboratory automation section on ext: 22118 or contact via LabLink ext:22000.
Additional Specimen Information
SPECIMEN: 5 mL venous heparinised whole blood, in a blood-gas syringe, or in a heparin tube with minimal air space.
0.3 mL Heparinised blood-gas syringe Blood Gas (Preferred)
Heparin 5 mL Heparin Whole Blood
Must be analysed within one hour
Note: arterial blood may give an inaccurate result
Last updated: 31/03/2026