Days Set Up
Monday - Friday
Analytic Time

1 - 2 days

MiChart Code
Carbon Monoxide, Blood
Soft Order Code
CO2B

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Synonyms

Carboxyhemoglobin, Blood
CO
CO2B
Carboxy Hemoglobin

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Test Overview

Test Methodology

Carboxyhemoglobin-Co-oximetry

Test Usage

Verifying CO toxicity in cases of suspected exposure.

Reference Range

Normal Concentration: Non-smokers: 0 - 2%; Smokers: <or= 9%. Toxic Concentration: >or= 20%.

* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.

Specimen Requirements

Collection Offsite

Collect specimen in lavender top tube. Send intact specimen refrigerated or at room temperature. Avoid exposure of sample to atmosphere.

Lavender Top Tube
Normal Volume
1 mL EDTA whole blood
Minimum Volume
0.1 mL EDTA whole blood

Billing Information

CPT Code
82375
Pro Fee Code
 
LOINC
20563-3

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As the reference laboratory division of Michigan Medicine's Department of Pathology, MLabs shares the institution's commitment to applying established quality principles to clinical laboratory testing. Like other large organizations in complex, consequential fields, we rely on an established approach to monitor quality throughout the testing process.

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