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Carbon Monoxide

Order Code
007187
CPT
82375
Test Details
Synonyms

Carboxyhemoglobin, Blood

TAT

9 days

Methodology

Co-oximetry

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Measures carboxyhemoglobin to detect carbon monoxide exposure. Used in suspected poisoning.

Specimen Type

Whole Blood

Volume

7 mL

Specimen Container

Lavender-top (EDTA) tube or green-top (heparin) tube.

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

Refrigerate immediately after collection Do not remove cap. Submit original full, unopened tube.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated 28 days
Order Code
007187
CPT
82375
Test Details
Synonyms

Carboxyhemoglobin, Blood

TAT

9 days

Methodology

Co-oximetry

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Measures carboxyhemoglobin to detect carbon monoxide exposure. Used in suspected poisoning.

Specimen Type

Whole Blood

Volume

7 mL

Specimen Container

Lavender-top (EDTA) tube or green-top (heparin) tube.

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

Refrigerate immediately after collection Do not remove cap. Submit original full, unopened tube.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated 28 days