Anion Gap (Blood Gas)

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

AGAP

Test Code (Numeric Code)

0708

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

30 minutes

Associated Tests

Synonyms

A Gap, AG

Turnaround Time

15 minutes

Available 24 hours

Specimen Type

  • Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Blood Gas Syringe
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

0.5

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Paediatric Blood Gas Capillary Tubes
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

0.95

Last updated: 24/04/2026