Carbon Monoxide, CO, Carboxy HGB
Whole Blood
RCHSD Blood Gas Analysis
As received
1/2 hr
15 min
1.0 ml blood
Heparinized Syringe
Ensure that specimen is tightly sealed, no air bubbles. Place on ice & transport to lab immediately. - EDTA (purple) tube is also acceptable. - Refrigerate immediately after collection. Do not remove cap. Stable up to 7 days in filled, well-capped tubes, refrigerated tubes
1.0 ml blood in heparinized syringe (on ice)
1.0 ml blood in heparinized syringe (on ice)
Do not centrifuge. Deliver to blood gas area.
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