Anion Gap (Included in Blood Gas)
Can only be collected by trained personnel. Send to laboratory immediately. 1.0ml of arterial blood into heparinised syringe or capillary with no air bubbles.
Hospital.
PICO syringes
*If Urgent Colchester Request*: Colchester. If Routine Colchester or Ipswich Request: Ipswich.
Non-fasting. No specific patient preparation required.