Carboxyhaemoglobin

Testing Laboratories

Waitematā | Northshore Hospital
Waitematā | Waitakere Hospital

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

CARB

Test Code (Numeric Code)

0832

Laboratory Handling

Registration

Inform biochemistry, test done on blood gas analyzer

Laboratory

DO NOT spin

Sample Stability

30 mins

Associated Tests

• Blood Gases

Synonyms

Carbohb

Turnaround Time

15 minutes

Specimen Type

• Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Blood Gas Syringe

Acceptable

• Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

0.5

No of Samples Required

1

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Blood Gas Syringe

Acceptable

• Paediatric Blood Gas Capillary Tubes

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

0.5

Contact Information