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Test Code CBXYP Carboxyhemoglobin Panel

Specimen

Draw blood in a green-top (sodium or lithium heparin) tube labeled with the patient information and time of collection. Specimen must be received in the laboratory within 30 minutes of collection.  Placing the specimen on ice is acceptable but not necessary if delivered in a timely fashion. Specimen must be free of excess air and the tube must be full.

 

Minimum volume:  3 mL

Specimen stability:  30 minutes

Reference Values

FCOHb           Suburban non-smokers           <1.5%

                       Smokers                                  1.5-5.0%

                       Heavy smokers                        5.0-9.0%

FMetHb                                    0-0.24 g/dL (<2% ctHb)

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Performing Laboratory

MaineGeneral Medical Center

CPT Code

82375