Clinical Chemistry Laboratory

Carboxyhemoglobin

  • LIS Mnemonic: COHb

    Collect

    Heparinized Syringe (Lithium heparin)

    Volume Required

    0.5 mL

    Minimum Required

    0.3 mL

    Transport

    Keep anaerobic. Double bag if using tube system. Use ice if other transport.

    Unacceptable conditions

    clotted specimen.Transport > 30 minutes.

Days Performed

24/7

Reported

10 Min.

Reflex Testing

N/A

CPT

85018

Remarks

Indicate collector's full name; collection site;date and time.

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