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Test Code METHB Methemoglobin, Blood

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube: Blood gas syringe

Specimen Volume: Full tube of whole blood

Collection Instructions: Immediately invert tube and mix gently 8 times.
Note: 1. Methemoglobin testing is performed by The Valley Hospital Respiratory Department.

           2. Label specimen appropriately.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Performing Laboratory

The Valley Hospital

Reference Values

0.0-1.5% of total hemoglobin

Test Classification and CPT Coding

83050