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Test ID BLOD0659 Methemoglobin

Important Note

Send specimen on wet ice

AKA

MHGB

Specimen Type/Requirements

Light Green top (Lithium Heparin w/out gel) tube - Whole Blood

 

Do not remove the cap from the tube.

Specimen Volume

 Preferred Volume     4.0 mL   

 

Stability/Transport

 Room Temperature     Not Acceptable      
 Refrigerated  (on ice)     30 Minutes  Preferred for transport   
 Frozen  Not Acceptable     

 

Performed Test Frequency

Monday through Sunday

Performing Lab

Sanford Bismarck - Respiratory Therapy Department

CPT

83050