Methemoglobin, Blood

Message


Performed in the CoxHealth Respiratory Laboratory




Test Code
3981166


CPT Codes
83050

Preferred Specimen


Container/Tube: Green-top (heparin) tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL of blood
Note: 1. Indicate arterial or venous.
2. Label specimen appropriately (arterial or venous). 




Transport Temperature
Ambient


Methodology
Spectrophotometry

Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday


Reference Range
0-15%
Critical value (automatic call-back): >3.5%


Performed By
CoxHealth



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.