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HelpTest Code XCOOX Carboxyhemoglobin and Methoglobin
Additional Codes
| Hospital Ordering Code |
|---|
| LAB2335 Carboxyhemoglobin and Methemoglobin |
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
83050
Methodology
Spectrophotometric
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Stability
| Temperature | Time | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Heparinized whole blood | Refrigerated (preferred) | 3 days | |
| Ambient | 8 hours |