Synonyms
Carbon Monoxide, CO, Carboxy HGB
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
RCHSD Blood Gas Analysis
Epic ID
LAB56 (Arterial) LAB00016 (Capillary) LAB00017 (Venous)
Lab Test Days
As received
Standard TAT
0.5 Hours
Stat TAT
15 min
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1 mL Whole Blood
Container Type
Heparinized Syringe
Collection Instructions
Position any labels toward the back of the syringe barrel near the plunger so, the label does not block the syringe from entering the system and cause it to fall off. De-bubble the sample, remove any room air, cap the sample device immediately after you collect the sample to avoid room air contamination and mix the sample thoroughly. Place on ice and deliver to lab to be analyzed as soon as possible to minimize oxygen consumption.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Rejection Criteria
Any mislabeled or unlabeled specimens; Clotted specimens; Specimens not on ice received 30 minutes post draw; Specimens with large bubbles or foamy specimens; Insufficient samples; Specimens improperly collected due to incorrect anticoagulant used
Test Volume Required
1 mL Whole Blood
Minimum Test Volume
0.2 mL Whole Blood
Processing Instructions
Do not centrifuge. Deliver to Chemistry/Blood Gas bench.
CPT Codes
82375
Revised
1/4/25
Initials
SA