I.O. Sample (IntraOsseous sample) – Biochemistry tests

Testing Laboratories

Waitematā | Northshore Hospital
Waitematā | Waitakere Hospital

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

N/A

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

Depends on the test

Associated Tests

• Albumin (Other Fluids)
• Alkaline Phosphatase (Other)
• Sodium (Other)
• Urea (Other)
• Bilirubin (Other)
• Chloride (Other)

Synonyms

Intraosseous Biochemistry tests

Turnaround Time

2 hours

Specimen Type

• Bone Marrow

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Blood Gas Syringe
• Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)

Acceptable

• Blood Gas Syringe
• Plain (Red Top)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

1

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Lithium Heparin PST- Gel (Light Green Cap)
• SST II (Gold Cap)

Acceptable

• Plain (Red Top)
• SST II (Gold Cap)

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

0.4

Contact Information