Methemoglobin, Arterial

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Heparinzed Syringe On Ice

Container Whole Blood Required

1.0 ml whole blood in a heparinized syringe

Summary Test Name

Methemoglobin, Arterial

Specimen Stability

4 hours if refrigerated and on ice

Minimum Volume

0.4 ml whole blood in a heparinized syringe.

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

1 hour

Reference Value

Male/Female and all ages the same: 0-3.0% Total Hemoglobin

Additional Test Information

Must be on Ice