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POC OXYHEMOGLOBIN BY AVOXIMETER

Message
POC


Test Code
LAB13294


Alias/See Also
Avox; O2Hb


CPT Codes
82810

Preferred Specimen
Anaerobically collected whole blood (without introducing any air into the specimen).


Minimum Volume
100 μl.


Other Acceptable Specimens
Specimens may be collected without anticoagulants if the sample is analyzed immediately after it is drawn and in less than one minute after the cuvette is filled.


Instructions
Collect in a heparinized blood gas plastic syringe. Mix by rolling the syringe between the outstretched palms of both hands for 10 seconds. Invert the syringe and repeat mixing.


Transport Temperature
Room Temp.


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


Limitations
Be aware that excessive volumes of anticoagulant can cause dilution errors.




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.