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5200 Harry Hines Blvd.
,
Dallas
,
TX
75235
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General Information
Alias: COHb, Carbon monoxide
Performed: 24/7
Turn Around Time: Med Emerg: 15 minutes; Routine: 45 minutes
CPT Codes: 82375
Performed By: Rapid Response Lab
Notes: Specimen is collected in a Blood Gas (BG) syringe, heparinzed.
Clinical Utility: Critical Value of >10%. The patient smoking status and environment must be considered when interpreting Carboxyhemoglobin results. See below based on smoking status and environment.
Unacceptable Conditions: Greater than 1 hour old.
Components
Name |
Method |
Sex |
Age Range |
Ref. Range Low |
Ref. Range High |
Units |
Carboxyhgb |
|
|
Non-smoker, urban area |
0.0 |
5.0 |
% |
Carboxyhgb |
|
|
Non-smoker, rural area |
0.5 |
2.0 |
% |
Carboxyhgb |
|
|
Heavy smoker |
|
9.0 |
% |
Specimen Requirements
Type |
Container |
Volume |
Units |
Collection / Delivery |
Storage / Transport |
Off Campus |
Blood |
BG Syringe, 3.0 mL heparinized |
1 |
mL |
Remove needle before delivery to Lab. Expel any air immediately. Is available with blood gas. |
Deliver immediately on ice. |
|