Carboxyhemoglobin, Arterial

Test Name

Carbon Monoxide, Arterial

Alternate Description

Carboxyhemoglobin, Arterial

LIS Code

COHGBV

Availability

24 hours a day, seven days a week

Lab Section

Chemistry

Fluid Type

Whole blood

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Heparinized Syringe On Ice

Container Whole Blood Required

1.0 ml whole blood in Heparinized Syringe on Ice

Summary Test Name

Carboxyhemoglobin, Arterial

Specimen Stability

1 hour if refrigerated and on ice

Minimum Volume

1.0 ml whole blood

Specimen Transport

On Ice

Specimen Preparation In House

Keep on ice until analyzed

Stat Availability

24 hours a day, seven days a week

Test Turnaround Time Routines And Stats

ASAP

Reference Value

1.0 - 1.5% of Total Hemoglobin

Additional Test Information

Specimen must be received 'On ice'