Methemoglobin METHB

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Methemoglobin, Whole Blood

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Methemoglobin, Whole Blood

Clinical Info

Specimen Type

Blood Gas

Container

Syringe

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Green-top (sodium heparin) tube or Blood Gas sample Syringe
Specimen: Full tube or Syringe
Transport Temperature: Refrigerated
Collection Instructions: Deliver specimen to laboratory STAT if collected in syringe
Samples must have collection time written on the Cerner/FOD label

Transport Instructions

Specimen Stability

Syringe Collection- Send to lab within 15 minutes. Transport at Room Temperature. Test must be performed within 30 minutes of collection. (If on a Blood Gas only) Add-ons are not permitted
Green Top Tube 8 Hours

Methodology

Optical Measurement following chemical lysing and mixing of whole blood sample - Co-Oximetry

Days Performed

Monday through Sunday

Performing Laboratory

Northwell Health Laboratories - Manhasset

CPT

83050

PDM

5302446

Result Interpretation

0.0-1.5%

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