Cord Blood Gases

Testing Laboratories

Waitematā | Northshore Hospital
Waitematā | Waitakere Hospital

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

CDG

Test Code (Numeric Code)

0032

Laboratory Handling

Transport

Dispatch to the laboratory ASAP

Registration

DO NOT REGISTER UNDER MOTHER'S NAME. Unless the baby has already have an NHI. At the meantime, Photocopy request form for biochemistry and register the Sample when the NHI is available. Register Venous and Arterial sample separately

Sample Stability

<1 hour

Synonyms

Cord blood gas

Turnaround Time

15 minutes

Specimen Type

• Cord Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Blood Gas Syringe

Acceptable

• Blood Gas Syringe

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

1

No of Samples Required

2

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• N/A

Acceptable

• N/A

Additional Specimen Information

Specify if the specimen is Venous or Arterial

Contact Information