Collection Requirements
Blood gas syringe is preferred. Whole blood heparin (dark green) is acceptable provided that a separate tube is collected and arrive in the laboratory within 3 hours post collection
Tube Colour
Blood Gas syringe or Dark Green
Test image(s)
Requires own tube?
Yes
Reference Interval
< 1.5 %
Availability
Daily
Notes
Assay is not available for referred work from other institutions (RMH only).
Test code: MHB
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