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| Organization: | Alberta Precision Laboratories | ||
| Message Alert: | PLEASE NOTE: This Test Directory is in an interim state and due to changes pertaining to the DynaLIFE transition, performing site for routing has not been updated. Please refer to Laboratory Information System for appropriate routing. | ||
| Test Name/Synonym: | Methemoglobin - Calgary Zone (CLS) | ||
| Ordering Alert: | Must be ordered as a STAT priority . | ||
| LABID (Connect Care): | LAB91 | ||
| Primary Container: | GREEN NA HEP | ||
| Alternate Containers: | DARK GREEN – LIHEP NO GEL | ||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | Collect whole blood - DO NOT USE MINT LIHEP PST Store samples on ice immediately after collection. Pediatric: 2.0 mL whole blood in a one 4 mL dark green top sodium heparin tube or one 4 mL dark green lithium heparin tube, or a dark green top lithium heparin non-PST microcollection tube filled completely. | ||
| Processing: | On ice (at 4°C) the heparinized whole blood is stable for up to 8 hours. DO NOT freeze. DO NOT centrifuge. DO NOT open tube. Specimen MUST be tested within 8 hours of collection. | ||
| Testing Schedule: | As Required | ||
| Reference Interval: | 8 - 150 years: 0.0 - 1.5 % | ||
| Critical Value: | See critical values. | ||
| Testing Area: | Chemistry | ||
| Performing Site: | Chemistry-ACH, FMC, PLC, RGH, SHC Rural: BMSH, CMGH, DDHS, HRH, SDHS | ||
| Last Updated On: | Tuesday, July 18, 2023 | ||
