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Arterial or Venous blood using pre-packaged heparinised syringe. If Capillary blood - must fill heparinised capillary tube. If Blood Gas also required - must collect 2 capillary tubes

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RCH - Blood Gas analysers located on 4th floor (Rosella and Laboratory Services); 5th floor (Butterfly) and Lower ground floor (Emergency).

RWH - Blood Gas analysers located on 4th floor (NISC); 5th floor (Core Laboratory)

Immediately on collection