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Carboxyhaemoglobin

Alternative Names:Carbon Monoxide Haemoglobin
Laboratory:Clinical Biochemistry
Test Code:HBCO
Registration Instructions:

Part of Blood Gases - only order if not part of Blood Gas sample.

Specimen Types:Blood
Container Types:
Arterial Blood Gas Syringe
Collection & Request Instructions:Oxalated blood is UNSUITABLE.
Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:On Ice
Send to lab immediately