Carbon Monoxide Profile, Blood (Forensic) Test (1005B)
| Analysis Code |
1005B |
| Test Name |
Carbon Monoxide Profile, Blood (Forensic) |
| Test Includes |
Carboxyhemoglobin [MD], Carboxyhemoglobin [SP] |
| Compound Synonym(s) |
COHb |
| Purpose |
Forensic Analysis |
| Category |
Biological Marker (Exposure) |
| Method(s) |
Spectrophotometry (SP)
Microdiffusion (MD) |
| Specimen Requirements |
3 mL Blood |
| Transport Temperature |
Refrigerated |
| Specimen Container |
Lavender top tube (EDTA) |
| Special Handling |
Submit with Chain of Custody. |
| Light Protection Required |
Not Required |
| Stability |
Room Temperature: Undetermined
Refrigerated: Undetermined
Frozen (-20 °C): Undetermined |
| Rejection Criteria |
None |
| Day(s) Test Set-up |
[SP] Monday Wednesday Friday 1 day
[MD] Thursday 1 day |
| Suggested CPT Code |
[MD] 80101
[SP] 82375 |
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