CARBOXYHEMOGLOBIN BLOOD
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: COHGB
UPHSM LIS Test #: 022120
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time: 15 min
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
UPHSM LIS Test #: 022120
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time: 15 min
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: Full Tube
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: Whole blood (sodium heparin)
Collection Info:
All tubes sent must be full to prevent contamination. NO GEL TUBES WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: Whole blood (sodium heparin)
Collection Info:
All tubes sent must be full to prevent contamination. NO GEL TUBES WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Methods
Cooximetry
Clinical Utilities
Useful for the detection of carbon monoxide poisoning.
CPT Codes
82375
* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
Reference Range
Non-smoker: 0.0 - 1.5%
Smoker: 0.0 - 5.0%
Smoker: 0.0 - 5.0%
