COOX V

COOX, Venous Blood

EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB2496

Performing Lab:
Saint Luke's Regional Laboratories
Container Type:
Lithium heparin blood gas syringe
Specimen Type:

Whole blood

Preferred Volume:
6 mL
Minimum Volume:
1 mL
Collection Procedure:

1. If there is a delay in shipment > 30 minutes, the syringe must be immediately placed on wet ice and transported to the laboratory.
2. Ensure there are no air bubbles in the syringe after drawing the specimen.

Store and Transport:
Room temperature
Stability:

The specimen must arrive within 1 hour of collection.

CPT Codes:

82375 - Carboxyhemoglobin (EAP 30044120)
82810 - Oxyhemoglobin (EAP 30044260)
83050 - Methemoglobin (EAP 30044240)
85018 - Hemoglobin Whole Blood (EAP 30044140)

Test Schedule:
Monday through Sunday
Test Includes:
Hemoglobin, oxyhemoglobin, carboxyhemoglobin, methemoglobin, and O2 content.
Reference Ranges:

Hemoglobin

Males:

13.0 - 17.0

g/dL

Hemoglobin

Females:

12.0 - 15.0

g/dL

Hemoglobin

Critical value:

< 6.0

g/dL

Oxyhemoglobin

70.0 - 76.0

% THB

Carboxyhemoglobin

< 3.0

% THB

Carboxyhemoglobin

Smoker:

< 10.0

% THB

Methemoglobin

< 1.6

% THB

O2 Content

13.8 - 15.3

mL/dL

Lab Personnel

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