Methemoglobin
Order Name
MET HGB
Test Number: 2004200
Revision Date 10/01/2022
Test Number: 2004200
Revision Date 10/01/2022
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Methemoglobin
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Hemoximeter | 2614-6 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Specimen must be on ice. Deliver whole blood to lab immediately. Must be run within 30 minutes of drawing. Note: This test is only performed by Labcorp Oklahoma, Inc. at the following locations: Ascension St John in Tulsa, OK. Jane Phillips Medical Center in Bartlesville, OK. |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Daily |
| Expected TAT | 1-2 days |
| Clinical Use | Useful for the diagnosis of methemoglobinemia and identifying cyanosis due to other causes. |
| CPT Code(s) | 83050 |
| Lab Section | Chemistry |