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