- Test Name
- Carboxyhemoglobin
- Aliases
- COHB/TOTAL HEMOGLOBIN; CO; COHB
- Provincial Mnemonic
- COHBTHBL
- LOINC Test Code
- 20563-3
- Description and Primary Use
- To evaluate lung function, acid-base status and effectiveness of treatment.
- Reorder interval
- Not yet defined
- TAT
- ≤ 60 Minutes (STAT)
- Test Cost
- Not Available
- Tier
- 1 - General Availability
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
No Restrictions
- Required Consultations
- None
- Algorithms and Guidelines
None
- Special Patient Preparation
None
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
No special requirement
- Criteria for Rejection
Based on specimen condition and stability
- Laboratory Service Area
- Clinical Chemistry
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- Category 3 and 4 Laboratories
- Last Updated
- 28-Aug-19