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AKA
CO
Carboxyhemoglobin
Specimen Type/Requirements
Lavender top (EDTA) tube - Whole Blood (preferred)
Light Green top (Lithium Heparin w/out gel) tube - Whole Blood
Dark Green top (Sodium Heparin w/out gel) tube - Whole Blood
ABG Syringe
Exposure to room air should be avoided.
Test is not affected by hemolysis or lipemia.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 3.5 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 1.0 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | Not Acceptable | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 48 hours | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | Not Acceptable |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
Co-oximeter
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
CPT
82375