Carboxyhaemoglobin |
| Alternative Names: | Carbon Monoxide Haemoglobin |
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| Laboratory: | Clinical Biochemistry |
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| Test Code: | HBCO |
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| Specimen Types: | Blood |
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| Container Types: | Arterial Blood Gas Syringe
Venous Blood Gas Syringe | |
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| Adults Volume or Mass: | 1 mL |
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| Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass: | 1 mL |
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| Collection & Request Instructions: | Oxalated blood is UNSUITABLE. |
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| Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories: | On Ice
Send to lab immediately |
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| Assay Frequency: | 24/7 |
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| MBS Rebatable: | Yes |
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| MBS Item No.: | 66566 |
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| Additional Notes: | Reference Range: < 3 %
Smokers: 5 - 10% saturation |
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