HGBCO

Carbon Monoxide, Blood

Synonyms:
Carboxyhemoglobin
CarboxyHgb
Performing Lab:
Saint Luke's Regional Laboratories
Container Type:
Lithium heparin blood gas syringe (recommended) or green top (lithium heparin) tube
Specimen Type:

Whole blood

Preferred Volume:
6 mL
Minimum Volume:
3 mL
Specimen Processing:

1. The syringe/tube must remain capped and anaerobic until analysis.
2. The specimen must arrive within 4 days of collection.

Store and Transport:
Room temperature
CPT Codes:

82375 - Carboxyhemoglobin (EAP 30044120)

Test Schedule:
Monday through Sunday
Reference Ranges:

Non-Smoker:

< 3.0

% THB

Smoker:

< 10.0

% THB

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