Sulfhemoglobin, RBC (SULFHB)

Test Code

LAB1031

Quest Code

857

CPT Codes
83060

Preferred Specimen

Lavender top tube

Minimum Volume

0.3 mL

Instructions

Centrifuge and discard plasma within two hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL RBCs to a plastic transfer tube. Collect sample at end of patient's shift.

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 90 days
Refrigerated: 90 days
Frozen: Undetermined

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

Received frozen

Methodology
Spectrophotometry (SP)

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

Setup Schedule

Tuesday, thursday

Report Available

Report available 1 day after setup

Performing Laboratory

NMS Labs

200 Welsh Road

Horsham, PA 19044

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.