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Carboxyhemoglobin Panel

Test Code
CARBMETH


Alias/See Also
METHEMOGLOBIN; METHGB; CO-OX


CPT Codes
82375

Includes
Carboxyhemoglobin, Methemoglobin


Preferred Specimen
Heparinized Syringe


Minimum Volume
1 mL


Transport Container
Heparinized Syringe


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
30 Minutes


Methodology
Electrochemical (potentiometric) and Optical (co-oximetry)

Clinical Significance
Carbon monoxide is the most common of the gaseous poisons. Malfunctioning or poorly ventilated heating appliances and internal combustion engines are frequent causes of carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon monoxide combines reversibly with hemoglobin in a manner almost identical to oxygen resulting in a decrease in the amount of oxygen carried by hemoglobin. Accidental poisoning can occur even at low levels (greater than 0.01%) of CO in the atmosphere with prolonged exposure.


Performed By
RFGH Laboratory

Performing Laboratory
RFGH Laboratory



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