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METHEMOGLOBIN (METHGB)

Test Code
LAB91


Alias/See Also
METHGB


CPT Codes
83050

Preferred Specimen
2 mL whole blood


Transport Container
Plain green top tube on ice, lavender top tube on ice, OR syringe on ice


Transport Temperature
Transport on ice


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


Reference Range
0.4-1.5% Hgb




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.