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Test Code
CBXY
Test Name
Carboxyhemoglobin
CPT Codes
82375
Included Tests

Carboxyhemoglobin, Total, Calculated
Expected Turnaround Time
1 day
Clinical Utility
A measure of hemoglobin-bound carbon monoxide, used in the evaluation of carbon monoxide toxicity.
Specimen and Container Info

Specimen Type: Whole Blood

Collection Containers:

  • Dry Syringe
  • Lithium Heparin Syringe
  • Dark Green Top (Lithium Heparin)

Minimum Acceptable Volume: 0.9 mL
Collection Instructions
  1. Fill tube completely
  2. Collect anaerobically
  3. Do not uncap tube
Processing and Submission Instructions

Must be tested within 30 minutes of collection.
Transport Instructions
  • Transport to the laboratory immediately.
  • Samples delayed for more than 15 minutes should be sent on ice or kept refrigerated until testing can be completed.
Stability Requirements

Room Temperature

30 minutes
Methodology
Photometry
Performing Location
Carbon Hospital, Cedar Crest Hospital, Cedar Crest Red Lab, Dickson City Hospital, Hazleton Hospital, Hecktown Oaks Hospital, Muhlenberg Hospital, Pocono Hospital, Schuylkill Hospital
Testing Schedule
Routine, daily
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