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Carboxyhemoglobin

Test Code
CBXYH


Preferred Specimen
Heparinized Whole Blood


Instructions
Deliver to Lab immediately. Test processed immediately.


Transport Container
Green top tube or Lithium Heparin syringe


Transport Temperature
Analyzed within 1 hour of collection, or in ice slurry up to 2 hours


Reference Range
See report for normal ranges.


Clinical Significance
Carboxyhemoglobin is increased in carbon monoxide exposure. Carbon Monoxide combines reversibly with hemoglobin in a manner almost identical to oxygen, resulting in an increase in Carboxyhemoglobin.




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