Methemoglobin

Centralized Core Laboratory - : Chemistry

PATIENT INFO

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TESTS REQUESTED
Test Name:	ICD9 Code: (required)
1. Methemoglobin
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SPECIMEN INFO

Collection Date & Time:

Collected By:

Hospital:

Test ID :

METHG

Test Workstation :

BGAS

Specimen Type:

Blood

Tube Type:

Heparinized syringe, Green top (lithium heparin) microtainer or macrotainer, or heparinized capillary tubes. NO GEL SEPARATOR TUBES.

Collection Volume:

0.5 mL(minimum 250 uL)Green top(Lithium Heparin) Heparinized syringe, 2 capillary tubes or microtainer(lithium heparin)no gel

Minimum Volume:

250 uL microtainer or 0.5 mL syringe; (2) 125 uL capillary tubes; 1.5 mL macrotainer.

Preferred Volume:

500 uL microtainer or 0.5 mL syringe; (2) 125 uL capillary tubes; 1.5 mL macrotainer.

Cause for Rejection:

Clotted, air bubbles, tubes with gel separator.

Storage:

Room Temperature

Availability:

Daily, 24 hours; STAT

Methodology:

Spectrophotometric measurement

Special Instructions:

Deliver immediately to laboratory at room temperature. For Outpatients, test should only be drawn in outpatient locations within the Hospital on the Akron campus.

Lab/Phone:

330-543-8418

TAT:

30 minutes

Additional Info:

Reference range: 0.0-1.5 %

CPT Code:

83050

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