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HelpTest ID FCMEB Carbon Monoxide Exposure, Blood
Specimen Required
***Must submit one specimen per order. Specimens cannot be shared between multiple orders.***
Specimen Type: Blood
Collection Container/Tube: Lavender top EDTA
Specimen Volume: 4 mL
Collection Instructions: Draw blood in a lavender top EDTA tube(s). Send 4 mL refrigerated.
Reporting Name
Carbon Monoxide Exposure, BloodSpecimen Type
Whole Blood EDTASpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Blood EDTA | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days |
| Ambient | 28 days |
Report Available
7 to 16 daysPerforming Laboratory
NMS LabsLOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FCMEB | Carbon Monoxide Exposure, Blood | 20563-3 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| Z6353 | Carboxyhemoglobin | 20563-3 |
Day(s) Performed
Varies
Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by NMS Labs. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
82375
Specimen Minimum Volume
1.7 mL
Reference Values
Reporting limit determined each analysis.
Method Name
Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS)