Carbon Monoxide Exposure Screen, Blood

Test Code

3132

CPT Codes
82375

Includes

Carboxyhemoglobin

When applicable, Carbon Monoxide, Confirmation Blood will be performed at an additional charge.

Preferred Specimen

5 mL blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Minimum Volume

2.1 mL

Instructions

Submit with Chain of Custody

Transport Container

EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 28 days
Refrigerated: 28 days
Frozen: Unacceptable

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Received frozen

Methodology
Spectrophotometry (SP)

FDA Status
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by NMS Labs. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

Setup Schedule

Varies

Report Available

4 days (if positive 9 days)

Reference Range

See Laboratory Report

Performing Laboratory

NMS Labs

200 Welsh Road

Horsham, PA 19044

Last Updated: November 6, 2024

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.