Carbon Monoxide Exposure, Blood

Test Overview

Test Methodology

Carboxyhemoglobin-Co-oximetry

Test Usage

Verifying CO toxicity in cases of suspected exposure.

Reference Range *

Non-smokers: up to 3%, Smokers: up to 8%, Toxic syptoms:above 10%.

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

Test Details

Analytic Time

7 - 16 days

Soft Order Code

FCMEB

MiChart Code

Carbon Monoxide, Blood

Synonyms

Carboxyhemoglobin, Blood
CO

Laboratory

Sendout

Reference Laboratory

Mayo FCMEB

Section

Special Testing

Specimen Requirements

Collection Instructions

Collect specimen in lavender top tube. Send intact specimen refrigerated (preferred) or at room temperature. This test requires a dedicated sample and cannot be shared for other testing.

Normal Volume

4 mL EDTA whole blood

Minimum Volume

1.7 mL EDTA whole blood

Additional Information

Test is sent to Mayo Medical Laboratories; performed by NMS Labs.

Billing

CPT Code

82375

Fee Code

32069

LOINC

31157-1

NY State Approved

No