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Test Code CO HGB Carbon Monoxide (CO), Blood

Performing Laboratory

NRL-Chemistry

Methodology

Spectrophotometry (SP)

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Blood

Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)

Specimen Volume: Full tube

Collection Instructions:

1. Keep specimen anaerobic (do not open or transfer).

2. Send specimen in original tube.

Reference Values

0.0%-1.4%

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Turnaround Time:

STAT-45 minutes

Routine-1 hour

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Test Classification and CPT Coding

82375