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Test Code CBGCOX Capillary Blood Gas Co-Oximetry Only

Performing Lab

Arnot Ogden Medical Center

Ordering Recommendations

Defining the cause of hypoxia, diagnosis of carbon monoxide poisoning.

Includes Hemoglobin, Oxyhemoglobin, Methemoglobin, and Carboxyhemoglobin.

Collect

Capillary Whole Blood

Collection Device

Lithium Heparin Syringe or Capillary Tube with flea and magnet.

Specimen Volume

200 uL

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Room Temp

30 minutes

 

Storage/Transport Temperature

Room Temp

Minimum Requirements

200 uL

Methodology

Spectrophotometry

Start Date

9/13/2017

Last Review Date

7/31/2025 JLH

Specimen Handling

Room Temp

Remarks

TURN AROUND TIME

30 minutes