|
Test |
Type of sample |
Bulb |
Time |
|
ABG |
2ml Arterial blood |
Heparinized syringe. Mix sample well by inverting syringe repeatedly for approx. 20sec. to prevent clot formation |
24 hours |
|
ABG with Electrolytes |
2ml Arterial blood |
Heparinized syringe. Mix sample well by inverting syringe repeatedly for approx. 20sec. to prevent clot formation |
24 hours |
|
Electrolytes |
2 ml venous blood |
Heparinized Syringe Only.(Sample In Plain Bulb Not Accepted In E-Lab) |
Weekdays 3.00pm to 7.00am Saturdays & Bank Holidays -1.00 pm to 7.00 am Sundays /OPD holidays - 24 hrs |
|
CSF |
2 ml |
Plain Samples to be transported to E. Lab. immediately to prevent degeneration of cells |
24 hours |
|
Fluid (ascitic, pleural etc) |
2ml |
Plain Samples to be transported to E. Lab. immediately to prevent degeneration of cells |
24 hours |
|
Urine for hemoglobinuria/ myoglobinuria |
5 ml |
Plain |
24 hours |
|