Test Code POC152 Carbon Monoxide, Blood
Intended Use
Used to determine the severity of carbon monoxide poisoning in patients who have been exposed.
Methodology
Carboxyhemoglobin-Co-oximetry
Performing Laboratory
RCH-Respiratory Therapy
Specimen Requirements
Required: Lithium heparin whole blood. Do not Spin.
Container/Tube: Light green/Mint top (lithium heparin) tube
Specimen Volume: 1 mL (minimum volume: 0.2 mL) of lithium heparin whole blood.
Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: 48 hours
Forward promptly.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
82375