Carboxy-, Met- and Sulf-Hemoglobin, Blood Test (1000B)
| Analysis Code |
1000B |
| Test Name |
Carboxy-, Met- and Sulf-Hemoglobin, Blood |
| Test Includes |
Carboxyhemoglobin [SP], Methemoglobin [SP], Sulfhemoglobin [SP] |
| Compound Synonym(s) |
COHb
MHb
SHb |
| Purpose |
Exposure Monitoring |
| Category |
Biological Marker (Exposure) |
| Method(s) |
Spectrophotometry (SP) |
| Specimen Requirements |
2 mL EDTA end of shift Blood (lavender top tube) |
| Special Handling |
Collect Blood at end of shift. Chill and ship with cold pack. DO NOT FREEZE! Note: The validity of the methemoglobin result will be compromised if the analysis is not performed within FOUR hours of sample collection. |
| Stability |
Room Temperature: Undetermined
Refrigerated: Undetermined
Frozen (-20 °C): Undetermined |
| Day(s) Test Set-up |
[SP] Monday Wednesday Friday 1 day
[SP] Tuesday Thursday 1 day |
| Suggested CPT Code |
[SP] 82375x2 |
Reflex Testing
(when required, addl' fee may apply) |
5737B - Carbon Monoxide Quantitation/Confirmation, Blood (Forensic) |
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