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Test Code CARBHGBART Carboxyhemoglobin, Arterial 

Important Note

Ordered as CARBHGBART (Carboxy HGB Art) 

 

Alias

N/A

Collection Method

Arterial Collection

Container

ABG Syringe 

Instructions/Special Handling

Vacutainers should not be opened prior to sampling

On Ice

Preferred Specimen

ABG Syringe 

Acceptable Specimes

Lithium Heparin, no gel 

Units

%

Reference Ranges

Carboxy Hgb - <3%

Critical Values

N/A

Reasons for Rejection

Hemolysis N/A
Icterus N/A
Lipemia N/A
Other QNS, Contaminated, Improperly labeled, Clotted

 

Specimen Stability

Ambient (15-25°C) 30 Minutes
Refrigerated (2-8°C) 1 hour (on ice)
Frozen (-20°C) N/A

 

Performing Site

Boone Health Laboratory

Performance Information

Days/Times Performed Daily 24/7
Expected Turn around Time Same day
Methodology/Method Description GEMs 

CPT Code(s)

82375

Panel Components

N/A