Sample must be stored on ice immediately after collection and received by laboratory within 60 minutes of collection.
Collection Instructions
Send on ice.
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
Radiometer ABL90
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
30 minutes
0.35 - 0.46 mmol/L
In case of discrepancies, always interpret results using reference ranges as stated on laboratory reports and/or electronic patient chart.