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Test Code 0213553 Methemoglobin

Methodology

Visible absorption spectroscopy

Performing Laboratory

Alomere Health Hospital Laboratory

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Whole blood

Collection Container/Tube: Green top (Sodium or Lithium Heparin)

Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 ml

Collection Instructions:  Do not spin, must be whole blood

 

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient/Refrigerated

Reference Values

0.0-1.5% of tHb

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

83050