CO-Oximeter Panel
Methodology
Radiometer ABL 90 Analyzer
Performing Laboratory
Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Whole blood
Container/Tube: Dark-green top
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Additional Information: Specimen must be collected at HRRMC
Bring immediately to laboratory for analysis.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Reference Values
Hemoglobin Male: 14.0-18.0 g/dL
Hemoglobin Female: 12.0-16.0 g/dL
O2Hgb: 40.0-70.0%
CO: 0.0-1.5%
Met Hgb: 0.0-1.5%
Day(s) Test Set Up
All
Test Classification and CPT Coding
83050-Methemoglobin
82375-Carboxyhemoglobin