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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: | CO-OXIMETRY, Arterial (methemoglobin, carboxyhemoglobin) - Central Zone | ||
| Ordering Alert: | Connect Care sites please order individual tests for Methemoglobin (LAB91) or Carboxyhemoglobin (LAB56) | ||
| Test Code: | COOXAR | ||
| Primary Container: | Arterial Blood Gas Syringe-safePICO Self Fill Syringe | ||
| Minimum Collection Volume: | 0.75 mL minimum volume | ||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | Whole Blood | ||
| Testing Schedule: | Daily - Available STAT | ||
| Testing Area: | Respiratory/Laboratory | ||
| Performing Site: | Camrose, Red Deer Use the applicable referral laboratory test directory if this test is NOT performed on site or referred out. | ||
| Additional Test Information: | Specimen stored at 2-8 degrees C Do not air contaminate the specimen. Ensure the cap is in place on the syringe Submit on frozen gel pack. Methemoglobin specimen is stable for 8 hours at 2 – 8 degrees C. Carboxyhemoglobin specimen is stable for 7 days at 2-8 degrees C. Contact the Respiratory department prior to specimen arrival. Red Deer:
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| Last Updated On: | Monday, January 23, 2023 | ||
| Date of Last Review: | Feb 25 2019 12:00AM | ||
