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HelpTest Code FCMEB Carbon Monoxide Exposure, Blood
Specimen Required
***Must submit one specimen per order. Specimens cannot be shared between multiple orders.***
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 4 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Invert several times to mix blood.
2. Send whole blood specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot.
3. Send refrigerated.
Specimen Type
Whole Blood EDTASpecimen Minimum Volume
1.7 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Blood EDTA | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days |
| Ambient | 28 days |
Reject Due To
| Frozen | Reject |
Reference Values
Reporting limit determined each analysis.
Day(s) Performed
Varies
Report Available
7 to 16 daysPerforming Laboratory
NMS LabsCPT Code Information
82375