Arterial Blood Gases 
Alternate Test Names
ABG; Arterial Blood Gases 
PLS Test Code
BGE 
Laboratory
Biochemistry 
Specimen
Blood 
Analysis Performed On
Whole Blood 
Container
Syringe * Blood Gas 
Container Colour
 
Multiple Specimens
 
Required Volume Adult (mL)
2 
Req Vol Paediatric (mL)
1 
Reference Ranges
 
Turnaround Time Routine
15 Minutes 
Turnaround Time Urgent
15 Minutes 
Turnaround Other
 
Days test is performed
Daily 
Transport
Keep at room temperature 
Special Requirements
Specimen MUST be transported to the Laboratory within 30 minutes of collection 
Patient Preparation
None 
Collection Instructions
Only collected by Patient services staff with current competency.Arterial blood collection required. Specimen must be WELL-MIXED and WITHOUT AIR BUBBLES.Collection for blood gases should be arterial unless the requesting clinician has specified venous gases. 
Clinical Information
 
Sent to Reference Laboratory
No 
Ref Laboratory Name
 
Estimated Patient Fee
N/A 
Last Updated
22-Nov-2019  (Version:1.05 )

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