Methemoglobin Quantitative*

Important Note

*This test is orderable in Cerner as Methemoglobin Quantitative

Specimen must be tested within 2 hours of draw.

This test should only be drawn at the 160 Allen St Draw Station.

Co-Oximetry

Rutland Regional Medical Center Laboratory

Specimen Type: Whole blood

Container/Tube: Dark-green top (lithium heparin)

Specimen Volume: Full tube

Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions: Immediately place specimen on wet ice and forward promptly.

Refrigerated

0.4%-1.5%

Daily

Analytical Time:

1 day

Available STAT

83050