Laboratory Medicine Program

Methemoglobin
(Met Hb)

Clinical Decription:
For detection of oxidized ferric hemoglobin produced as a consequence of drug interactions of severe hemolysis.

Method: Co-oximeter; Siemens Rapidpoint/Rapidlab

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

Reference Ranges Used:
< 0.02

Specimen Type: Heparinized plasma
Volume: 3 mL (minimum: 1 mL)

Shipping: ship at 2-8C

Special Instructions: Send in heparinized syringe on ice, or heparinized green top.

Testing Schedule(s): on demand.

Turnaround Time: 1 day

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