Test Overview
Test Methodology
Hemox-Analyzer Measures and Plots O2 Saturation
Test Usage
Identifying hemoglobin variants associated with polycythemia or cyanotic and hypoxic disorders
Reference Range *
> or =12 months: 24-30 mm Hg
Test Details
Days Set Up
Monday - Sunday
Analytic Time
2 - 4 days
Soft Order Code
P50B
Laboratory
Sendout
Reference Laboratory
Mayo P50B
Section
Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Collection Instructions
Collect specimen in a green top tube from patient AND the normal control participant. Rubber band the tubes together and refrigerate immediately. They must be kept together as they must be exposed to temperature changes in the same fashion. Write "Normal Control" only on the label of that tube. (no patient identifiers)
Special Handling
Rubber band patient specimen and control vial together. Control must accompany the patient sample at all times to ensure the reliability of testing results.
Rejection Criteria
Specimens must arrive within 72 hours of collection
Normal Volume
5 mL whole blood
Minimum Volume
1 mL whole blood
Additional Information
Test performed by Mayo Clinic Laboratories
Billing
CPT Code
82820
Fee Code
AA539
NY State Approved
No