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Carboxyhemoglobin, Blood

Message


Testing performed in the CoxHealth Respiratory Department




Test Code
96


CPT Codes
82375

Preferred Specimen
Green-top (heparin) tube(s)


Minimum Volume
 2 mL of blood


Instructions
 Avoid exposure of specimen to atmosphere.


Transport Temperature
Ambient <2 hours 


Specimen Stability
Specimen must arrive and be tested within 2 hours of draw. 


Methodology
Spectrophotometry (SP)

Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday


Reference Range
Normal: <=3.0 %
Toxic concentration (automatic call-back): >7.0%


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.