Carboxyhemoglobin COHGB
Method(s) | Oximetry |
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Specimen Required | |
Collect | Heparinized whole blood (dark green or light green tube) heparinized syringe if blood gases are also ordered. |
Transport | 1 mL of whole blood at 2-8ºC. |
Remarks | Mix the tube several times to avoid clotting. |
Stability | Refrigerated: 3 days (best if analyzed immediately) |
Schedule | Daily-24 hours per day |
Billing Code | 1010120 |
CPTCode | 82375 |
Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s) | |
Reference Interval | |
Non-smokers 0-1.5% THB |