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Test Category: Biochemistry

Investigation Name:Carboxyhaemoglobin

Alias or Abbreviation:COHB

Pathology Laboratory:Clinical Chemistry Ext 88266

Requestable Seperately?No

E-Requesting Tab:Other

Minimum Sample Volume:N/A

Expected Turnaround Time:4h from receipt

Test Code:CHB

Sample Type:

Heparinised Syringe

Maximum Add on Time:N/A

Complex Reference Range:Ref range <2% Levels up to 9% may be seen in smokers

Collection Conditions / Other Information:Heparin blood gas tube full to the top (preferable) or Li-heparin tube filled to the top Analyse on blood gas analyser

Referred to Another Laboratory?No