Methemoglobin

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • LAB91
  • Soft Test Code:
  • METHB
Alternate Names
  • METHB
  • Methemoglobin

Specimen Collection & Preparation

Specimen Requirements:

-OR-

4.0 mL Whole Blood in a Green Top Tube - Li Heparin
Minimum Volume:
1.0 mL Whole Blood*

* This volume does not allow for repeat testing

Collection Instructions:

Due to smearing of print while on ice, please label specimen following procedure and a second label in the pocket of transport bag with requisition

Tube must stay sealed

Place on ice immediately after collection


Rejection Criteria:

Green Top Microtainer


Transport and Storage:
  • Iced: 4 Hours

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

0 - 1.0%


Methodology:
  • Cooximetry

Production Schedule

Sites Performed
  • Parkview Randallia Hospital
  • Parkview Regional Medical Center
Days Performed
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Departments
  • Chemistry
Turn Around Time

Same day/next day


Stat Eligible

Coding & Compliance

CDM

01420291


CPT Coding

83050