POC METHEMOGLOBIN

Message
POC


Test Code
LAB91


Alias/See Also
MetHb, POC Methemoglobin


CPT Codes
83050

Preferred Specimen
Lithium or sodium heparin


Minimum Volume
150μL


Transport Temperature
Room Temp.


Specimen Stability
Analyze within 30 minutes if collected in Syringe; Analyze within 10 minutes if collected in Capillary Tube.


Report Available
Results from Point of Care testing are interfaced to the EMR.


Reference Range
0.0 – 1.5 %




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.