Carboxyhemoglobin-59

Test info

  
Carboxyhemoglobin
  
59
  
82375.0
  
CO
  
CO
COHb
Carboxy-Hemoglobin
Carbon Monoxide

Specimen

  
Sodium heparin (Na hep) whole blood
  
  
2.0 mL
  

Immediately following collection, mix sample thoroughly by gently inverting 8 - 10 times to prevent clotting

  

Dk green Sodium heparin (Na hep), no gel, unspun and unopened

  

Blood gas syringe

  

Refrigerated - 7 days

Ambient - 24 hours

  
  • Samples that have been spun
  • Collection tubes that have been opened
  • Improper labels (unlabeled or mislabeled)
  • Hemolysis (some procedures)
  • Improper anticoagulant or ratio
    • Li heparin PST tubes are not acceptable
    • EDTA whole blood is not acceptable
  • Delay in transport
  • Improper storage temperature affecting results
  • Improper container
  • Leaking container resulting in compromised specimen
  • Quantity not sufficient (QNS)

Performance

  
AHL - Chemistry: C
  
Daily
  
1 day
  

Ion Selective Electrodes

Clinical and Interpretive info

  

0.5 - 1.5% (non-smoker)

  

> 20%

Billing

  
82375

Tracking

  
11/30/2001
  
02/12/2020
  
01/04/2024