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Test ID BLOD0659 Methemoglobin

Important Note

Send specimen on ice. 

Specimen Type/Requirements

Draw balanced heparinized syringe or one Green (Lithium Heparin) Tube, unspun/unopened. Flag specimen as DO NOT SPIN.

Performed Test Frequency

Monday-Sunday

Methodology

Colormetric

Performing Lab

Sanford Respiratory Therapy Fargo

CPT

83050

Minimum Volume

Preferred Volume 1.0 mL whole blood
Minimum Volume 0.5 mL whole blood

Transport Temperature

Room Temperature N/A  
Refrigerated (on-ice) 72 hours Preferred for Transport-Send on-ice
Frozen N/A