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HelpTest Code METHGB Methemoglobin, Blood
Methodology
Spectrophotometry (SP)
Specimen Requirements
Specimen must arrive in laboratory within 2 hours of draw.
Draw blood in a dark green-top (sodium heparin) tube(s) on wet ice. Send 1 mL (pediatric: 0.5 mL) of sodium heparin whole blood on wet ice.
Specimen Stability Information
|
Specimen Type |
Temperature |
Time |
|
Whole blood, sodium heparin |
RT |
1 hr |
|
Refrigerated |
4 hrs |
Reference Values
0-3% of total hemoglobin
Critical value: >8.0%
Reject Due To
|
Hemolysis |
NA |
|
Lipemia |
NA |
|
Icterus |
NA |
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
CPT Coding
83050
Secondary ID
HHA1482
Performing Laboratory
Huntsville Hospital Laboratory/Madison Hospital Laboratory
LOINC Coding
| Test name | LOINC Code |
|---|---|
|
Methemoglobin, Blood |
2615-3 |