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Specimen Required
***Must submit one specimen per order. Specimens cannot be shared between multiple orders.***
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 4 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Invert several times to mix blood.
2. Send whole blood specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot.
3. Send refrigerated.
Secondary ID
75880Method Name
Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS)
Reporting Name
Carbon Monoxide Exposure, BloodSpecimen Type
Whole Blood EDTASpecimen Minimum Volume
1.7 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Blood EDTA | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days |
| Ambient | 28 days |
Reject Due To
| Frozen | Reject |
Reference Values
Reporting limit determined each analysis.
Day(s) Performed
Varies
Report Available
7 to 16 daysPerforming Laboratory
NMS LabsTest Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by NMS Labs. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
82375
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FCMEB | Carbon Monoxide Exposure, Blood | 20563-3 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| Z6353 | Carboxyhemoglobin | 20563-3 |