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Carboxyhaemoglobin

Alternative Names:Carbon Monoxide Haemoglobin
Laboratory:Clinical Biochemistry
Test Code:HBCO
Specimen Types:Blood
Container Types:
Arterial Blood Gas Syringe
Venous Blood Gas Syringe
Adults Volume or Mass:1 mL
Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:1 mL
Collection & Request Instructions:

Oxalated blood is UNSUITABLE.

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:On Ice
Send to lab immediately
Assay Frequency:24/7
MBS Rebatable:Yes
MBS Item No.:66566
Additional Notes:

Test is performed on Siemens RapidPoint 500

Reference Range:  < 3 %

 

Smokers: 5 - 10% saturation