Methemoglobin, Venous
Order Name
METHGBVEN
Revision Date 04/23/2014
Revision Date 04/23/2014
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Methemoglobin, Venous
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| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 0.6 mL (0.3 mL) | |||
| Instructions | Specimen should arrive in laboratory on ice immediately after draw Draw venous blood in a heparinized syringe, and send 0.6 mL (minimum volume: 0.3 mL) of heparinized venous whole blood. If arriving in a syringe, needle must be removed prior to transportation. Alternative specimen: Dark green-top (non-gel) tube.. Label specimen with patient name (first and last) or other unique identifier, patient hospital identification number or Social Security number, date and time of draw, collector initials, and test(s) being ordered. |
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| Reference Range | See Interpretive Report | |||
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Testing Schedule | Monday through Sunday |
| Stat TAT | 1 hour |
| CPT Code(s) | 83050 |
| Lab Section | NRLS-Core Chemistry |