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Test Code COHB Carboxyhemoglobin (Sent to Cardio)

Important Note

This test is drawn by lab and sent to Cardio for testing. Stability is 2 hours, unspun, room temperature. If drawing off site, routine testing, consider send out to Mayo for Carbon Monoxide (built as our Z0021)

Additional Codes

Ordering Mnemonic
COHB

Performing Laboratory

Holland Hospital Laboratory Services

Specimen Requirements

Whole Blood

Container/Tube: Mint-top (lithium heparin) tube

Specimen Volume: 2 ml whole blood; do not spin

Collection Instructions:

1. DO NOT REMOVE CAP!

2. Phlebotomist: once specimen has been collected, contact Processing for documentation.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Available STAT

Test Classification and CPT Coding

Inquire with Cardiopulmonary Department