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

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

Test Details
Days Set Up
Monday - Sunday
Analytic Time

2 - 4 days

Soft Order Code
P50B
Synonyms
    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.

    Normal Volume
    5 mL whole blood
    Minimum Volume
    1 mL whole blood
    Rejection Criteria
    Specimens must arrive within 72 hours of collection
    Additional Information

    Test performed by Mayo Clinic Laboratories

    Billing
    CPT Code
    82820
    Fee Code
    AA539
    NY State Approved
    No