Carboxyhemoglobin
Order Name
CARBOXYHGB
Test Number: 2001600
Revision Date 05/24/2017
Test Number: 2001600
Revision Date 05/24/2017
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Carboxyhemoglobin
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Hemoximeter | 20563-3 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 2 mL (1.0) | Whole Blood | Lithium Heparin (Dark Green Top / No-Gel) | See Instructions |
| Alternate 1 | 2 mL (1.0) | Whole Blood | Sodium Heparin (Green Top / No-Gel) | See Instructions |
| Instructions | If Collecting Carboxyhemoglobin by itself the specimens stability is: 5 days Room Temperature, 5 Days Refrigerated. However, if also collecting Venous Blood Gases or Artierial Blood Gases, the specimen must be kept on ice at all times after collection. Sent to lab immediately with the Blood Gas specimen. |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Testing Schedule | Daily |
| Expected TAT | 1 day |
| Clinical Use | Useful for verifying carboxyhemoglobin levels in cases of suspected exposure to carbon monoxide. |
| CPT Code(s) | 82375 |
| Lab Section | Chemistry |