Laboratory Medicine
Test Catalogue
Co-Oximeter Panel(COHB, MEHB, OXYHB) | |
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Test NameCo-Oximeter Panel (COHB, MEHB, OXYHB) |
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Specimen Type / RequirementsContainer Type = 1 Green Tube Minimum Testing Volume = 2mL Blood Tube must fill to at least ½ or greater of its vacuum capacity |
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Specimen HandlingCollection Instructions: Whole blood samples collected in heparinized tube, syringes or capillary tubes. Samples may be arterial, venous or capillary. Write your initials, date and time of collection on the collection label or requisition. • Plastic Syringe Samples on ice should be analyzed as soon as possible preferably within 30 mins of collection. • Capillary Samples on ice should be analyzed as soon as possible or within 5 minutes if received at room temp. • Specimen in heparinized green top vacutainer analyzed within 30 minutes. Laboratory Staff Instructions: Do not spin. Specimens should be delivered to the gas bench as soon as posible. Rejection Criteria: Gross hemolysis, unlabeled or samples of non specific quantity. Stability: Heparinized tube are stable at 2 – 8°C for 1 week. Transportation: Send sample on ice to core lab as soon as possible. |
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Required Documentation |
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Turnaround Time (TAT)30 Mins |
Test Utilization
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Reference Value< 0.02 |
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Test CodeCOOX |
MethodologyCO-Oximetry (Spectrometer/Absorption spectra) |
Testing LocationSMH-Biochemistry |
Other InformationLast Updated: Oct 29, 2021
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