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Cooximetry Panel

eD-H Order Code

LAB56

Specimen Collection Information

Specimen Minimum Test Volume Container Special Handling
Blood 3.0 ML Deliver Immed

Specimen Transport Temperature

On Ice, Send to laboratory immediately.

Assay Information

Assay Result Type
pO2 Coox Numeric
HGB Coox Numeric
O2HB Coox Numeric
COHB Coox Numeric
METHB Coox Numeric
Source Coox Alpha
Temp Coox Numeric

Additional Specimen Instructions

eDH Ordering Instructions:
Order NUR971 (request for blood gas draw)
Answer 2 questions: Type to be collected? Test request?
The acceptable specimen type is heparinized blood gas syringes only. 

Effective 6/12/2024: EDTA vacutainers will no longer be an acceptable specimen type for this test. 

Interpretive Data

Assay Display Interpretive Data
COHB Coox

Nonsmokers: 0.5-1.5% COHB

Smokers: Variable but usually less than 10%

Toxic: 20-30% COHB

Lethal: Greater than 60% COHB

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday; continuously

CPT(s)

82805

Performing Lab Section

Chemistry