Test Code MethHgb Qt KH Methemoglobin Quant KH

Specimen Type

Blood

Minimum Volume

2.0 mL

Container

Dark Green-Sodium Heparin

STAT Turnaround Time

15 Minutes

Routine Turnaround Time

30 Minutes

Methodology

Optical measurement

Reference Range

<0.8 %

CPT Code

83050

Special Handling

Collect on ice/deliver immediately