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HelpTest Code LAB1107 Carbon Monoxide, Whole Blood
Additional Codes
| Test Name in EPIC | EPIC Test Code | Mnemonic |
|---|---|---|
| CARBON MONOXIDE | LAB1107 | CO |
Methodology
Spectrophotometry (SP)
Specimen Requirements
Light-green top (lithium heparin) PST tubes containing gel are not acceptable for testing.
Specimen Type: Lithium heparin whole blood
Container/Tube: Dark-green top (lithium heparin)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.2 mL
Collection Instructions: Send in original tube.
Additional Information: Avoid exposure of specimen to atmosphere.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate 14 days/Ambient OK/Frozen NO
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Performing Laboratory
Chemistry -
Central Region: St. Joseph's Medical Center Lab, Deer River Hospital Lab,
East Region: Moose Lake Hospital Lab, St. Mary's Hospital Superior Lab, SMDC Clinical Lab, Virginia Hospital Lab
West Region: Fargo Hospital Lab, St. Mary's - Detroit Lakes Hospital Lab, Graceville Hospital Lab, Ada Hospital Lab
Reference Values
Non smoker: <2.5%
Smoker: <9.0%
CPT Code Information
82375 - Carboxyhemoglobin, Quantitative
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| LAB1107 | Carbon Monoxide | 20563-3 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1230000351 | Carbon Monoxide | 20563-3 |