Carboxyhemoglobin COHB

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Carboxyhemoglobin

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Carboxyhemoglobin, Blood

Clinical Info

Specimen Type

Blood Gas

Container

Syringe

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Dark Green Top Sodium Heparin
Specimen: 1 Full tube whole blood ( 0.5 mL min)
Transport Temperature: Refrigerated (chilled on ice)
 
Note:   Must be separate tube

Transport Instructions

Refrigerated (chilled on ice)

Specimen Stability

Methodology

Spectrophotometry

Days Performed

Monday - Sunday

Performing Laboratory

Northwell Health Laboratories – Manhasset

CPT

82375

PDM

5302074

Result Interpretation

See Report

Forms