Testing Laboratories
Waitematā | Northshore HospitalWaitematā | Waitakere Hospital
Department
Chemical Pathology
Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
BGAS
Test Code (Numeric Code)
0340
Laboratory Handling
Transport
Dispatch to the laboratory ASAP
Registration
Photocopy request form for Biochemistry. When a Blood Gas is received with routine chemistry or haematology samples, please use one number only for all tests
Sample Stability
<1 hour
Synonyms
Acid-Base Blood
Base Excess
BG
Turnaround Time
15 minutes
Specimen Type
- Whole Blood
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Blood Gas Syringe
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)
1
No of Samples Required
1
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Paediatric Blood Gas Capillary Tubes
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)
0.3
Last updated: 09/06/2026