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Alternative Names:

Haemoglobin-oxygen affinity

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

P50

Specimen Types:

Blood

Container Types:

Arterial Blood Gas Syringe

Adults Volume or Mass:

1 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

0.5 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

All samples must be received by the laboratory within 30 minutes post collection (at room temperature) or 1 hour if transported on an ice slurry.

The sample must be delivered to the laboratory in person.

Transport Instructions:

Send to lab immediately

Follow instructions as per blood gas sample collection.

Processing Instructions:

Do Not Centrifuge

Assay Frequency:

Daily