Laboratory Medicine Program

Carboxyhemoglobin
(CO Hb)

Clinical Decription:

Method: Co-oximeter; Siemens Rapidpoint/Rapidlab

Component Tests Used: Hemoglobin,oxygen saturation, carboxyhemoglobin, methemoglobin

Reference Ranges Used:
Non-smokers: < 0.02 Smokers: < 0.09

Specimen Type: whole blood in heparinized syringe
Collected In: Heparin
Volume: 3 mL (minimum: 1 mL)

Shipping: Refrigerated 2-8C (send on ice or freeze packs)

Special Instructions: Send sample immediately.

Testing Schedule(s): on demand.

Turnaround Time: 1 day

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