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Test Code LAB0213553 Methemoglobin

Additional Codes

EPIC Test Codes
LAB0213553 METHEMOGLOBIN

 

Reporting Title

Methemoglobin

Methodology

Oximetry, Absorbance

Performing Laboratory

Rice Memorial Hospital

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Whole blood

Container/Type: Heparin, plain

Specimen Volume: 4 mL

Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL

Additional Information: Gel separator tube is not acceptable.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ice slurry ≤4 hours

Reference Values

0.4-1.5%

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

CPT Coding

83050