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InvestigationBlood Gas
IndicationsA blood gas is used to measure and evaluate the severity of an O2/CO2 or a pH inbalance.
Specimen TypeHeparinised syringe
Request FormBlood Sciences or Electronic
VolumeAt the very least 1ml of blood
Delivery TimeASAP on ice
Uncertainty of testingUse heparinised Syringe. Remove needle and seal with blind hub. Transport in ice. Do not use pneumatic tube
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