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HelpOrder Code FCMEB Carbon Monoxide Exposure, Blood
Specimen Required
***Must submit one specimen per order. Specimens cannot be shared between multiple orders.***
Specimen Type: Blood
Collection Container/Tube: Lavender top EDTA
Specimen Volume: 4 mL
Collection Instructions: Draw blood in a lavender top EDTA tube(s). Send 4 mL refrigerated.
Method Name
Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS)
Reporting Name
Carbon Monoxide Exposure, BloodSpecimen Type
Whole Blood EDTASpecimen Minimum Volume
1.7 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Blood EDTA | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days |
| Ambient | 28 days |
Reject Due To
| List other reasons for rejection | Frozen |
Reference Values
Reporting limit determined each analysis.
Day(s) Performed
Varies
Performing Laboratory
NMS LabsCPT Code Information
82375