Carboxyhemoglobin
Test Mnemonic
CO
CPT Codes
- 82375 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
2032-1
Aliases
- Carbon Monoxide
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mL | Whole blood | Sodium or Lithium heparin (Green) | Ambient |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 28 Days |
Days Performed
Sun - Sat
Turnaround Time
8 hours
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| CO-Oximetry |
Reference Range
| Carboxyhemoglobin | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Years | 99 Years | Normal | < 2.1 | % | Years | 99 Years | Normal | Smokers: 2.0-8.0 | % | Years | 99 Years | Urgent | > 20 | % |
Clinical Info
Evaluation of toxicity