Methemoglobin
Methodology
NPT7 Blood Gas Analyzer with Associated BG-OX Cartridge
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
Met Hgb: <2.0%
Day(s) Test Set Up
All
Test Classification and CPT Coding
83050-Methemoglobin