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

Testing Laboratories

Waitematā | Northshore Hospital
Waitematā | Waitakere Hospital

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

Depends on the test requested

Test Code (Numeric Code)

0000

Laboratory Handling

Registration

Do not register tests that are not listed in Diagnostic use

Sample Stability

Depends on the test requested

Associated Tests

• Albumin (Other Fluids)
• Alkaline Phosphatase (Other)
• Sodium (Other)
• Urea (Other)
• Bilirubin (Other)
• Chloride (Other)
• Glucose (Other)
• Creatinine (Others)
• Protein (Other)
• Bicarbonate (Other)
• Potassium (Others)

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

• Plain (Red Top)
• SST II (Gold Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

1

No of Samples Required

1

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Heparin (Microtainer)
• Paediatric Blood Gas Capillary Tubes

Acceptable

• Plain(Microtainer)

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

0.4

Contact Information