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Test Code COHGB Carbon Monoxide (CO), Blood

Additional Codes

Hospital Ordering Code
LAB56 CARBOXYHEMOGLOBIN

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Whole blood

Container/Tube: Green top (lithium heparin [non-gel])

Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Collection Instructions: Invert several times to mix blood.

Additional Information: Smoking elevates values.

Performing Laboratory

Unity Point-Sioux City-Chemistry

CPT

82375

Methodology

Spectrophotometric

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Stability

Refrigerated (preferred) - 3 days

 

Ambient - 8 hours