Test Overview
Test Methodology

Spectrophotometry

Test Usage

Diagnosing methemoglobinemia and sulfhemoglobinemia. Identifying cyanosis due to other causes, such as congenital heart disease.

Reference Range *

METHEMOGLOBIN: 0-11 months: not established; > or =1 year: 0.0-1.5% of total hemoglobin
SULFHEMOGLOBIN: 0-11 months: not established; > or =1 year: 0.0-0.4% of total hemoglobin

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

Test Details
Days Set Up
Monday - Saturday
Analytic Time

2 - 4 days

Soft Order Code
MMMET
MiChart Code
MET
Synonyms
    Laboratory
    Sendout
    Reference Laboratory
    Mayo MET
    Section
    Special Testing
    Specimen Requirements
    Collection Instructions

    Collect specimen in a lavender top tube. Send intact whole blood to Specimen Processing refrigerated. Must be received at testing laboratory within 72 hours of collection.

    Normal Volume
    7 mL EDTA whole blood
    Minimum Volume
    1 mL EDTA whole blood
    Storage Temperature
    Refrigerated
    Additional Information

    Test sent to Mayo Medical Laboratories.

    Billing
    CPT Code
    83050, 83060
    Fee Code
    AA552, 20450
    NY State Approved
    No