Methemoglobin METHB
Method(s) | Oximetry |
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Specimen Required | |
Collect | One 6 mL dark green (sodium heparin) top tube. |
Transport | 2 mL whole blood at 2-8ºC. |
Stability | Refrigerated: 3 day, best if analyzed immediately. |
Schedule | Daily |
Billing Code | 1010124 |
CPTCode | 83050 |
Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s) | |
Reference Interval | |
0.2-0.6 %THB |