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