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Specimen Required
***Must submit one specimen per order. Specimens cannot be shared between multiple orders.***
Specimen Type: Blood
Collection Container/Tube: Lavender top EDTA
Specimen Volume: 4 mL
Collection Instructions: Draw blood in a lavender top EDTA tube(s). Send 4 mL refrigerated.
Method Name
Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS)
Reporting Name
Carbon Monoxide Exposure, BloodSpecimen Type
Whole Blood EDTASpecimen Minimum Volume
1.7 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whole Blood EDTA | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days | |
| Ambient | 28 days |
Reference Values
Reporting limit determined each analysis.
Day(s) Performed
Varies
Report Available
7-16 daysPerforming Laboratory
NMS LabsTest Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by NMS Labs. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
82375
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FCMEB | Carbon Monoxide Exposure, Blood | 20563-3 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| Z6353 | Carboxyhemoglobin | 20563-3 |