Evaluating respiratory diseases and oxygenation status.
Evaluating metabolic status.
Whole Blood
45 µL
Heparinized Syringe
Sample must be stored on ice immediately after collection and received by laboratory within 60 minutes of collection.
Collection Instructions
Room Temperature: 60 min (sample must be kept on ice)
Samples will be rejected for the following reasons:
- Clotted sample
- Excessive air bubbles
- Exceeds maximum elapsed time since collection
- Not received on ice
Specimen Acceptability and Transport Guidance