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Test Code COOX ART Co-oximetry, Arterial

Additional Codes

LAB2253

Collection Method

Arterial collection

Minimum Volume

150μl for a full profile from a syringe

Container

Balanced Heparin Syringe

Acceptable Specimens

Arterial collection

Reference or Target Ranges

COMPONENT Age Reference Range
O2 Hb (%) All ages 90-95
met Hb (%) All ages

 

0-1.5

 

CO Hb (%)

All ages

 

0.5-1.5

 

 

CO Hb (%) report comment:

Normal environmental exposure: 0.5 - 1.5%

Smokers: < 10%

Toxic concentration: ≥ 20%

Reportable Units

Varies

Critical Value

Component Age Critical Low Critical High
CO Hb (%) All ages Not defined for this assay  ≥20

Reasons for Rejection

Hemolysis Threshold N/A
Icterus Threshold N/A
Lipemia Threshold N/A
Other QNS, contaminated, improperly labled, improper specimen type

Specimen Stability

Samples should be analyzed within 15 minutes from draw to optimize specimen quality. Testing should not be delayed more than 30 minutes from collection.

Performance Information

Days and Time Performed 24/7
Expected Turn Around Time 60 minutes
Stat Availabilty Yes
Performing Bench CPH Chemistry
Methodology/Method Description GEM Premier 5000

CPT Codes

82375

Last review/edit date

March 2024