MetHb; Methemoglobin
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Methaemoglobin, Blood
Test ID: MEHB
Test
Aliases/Synonyms
Method
Co-oximetry (Spectrometer/Absorption spectra)
Report Includes
Methaemoglobin
Specimens
Whole Blood (Heparin)
Test Location
St. Michael's Hospital, 30 Bond Street, Toronto ON M5B 1W8
Test Version
27-Oct-2023
Specimen
Specimens
Whole Blood (Heparin)
Collection Containers
Green Top (Heparin)
Sample Volume
2 mL
Collection & Handling
Handling Information
Cool on ice immediately after collection. Do not freeze and do not centrifuge. Store and send cold.
Stability
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
|---|---|
| Frozen | Unacceptable |
Rejection Criteria
| Specimen | Collected with EDTA or frozen |
|---|---|
| Hemolysis | Gross |
Test Version
27-Oct-2023
Performance / Interpretation
Method
Co-oximetry (Spectrometer/Absorption spectra)
Turnaround Time
1 Day
Results
| Name | Units | Reference Range | Conversion Factor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methaemoglobin | Fraction of Total Hb |
|
% x 0.0100 | |
Test Location
St. Michael's Hospital, 30 Bond Street, Toronto ON M5B 1W8
Test Version
27-Oct-2023
Interface / Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MEHB | 62913Methaemoglobin |
Test Version
27-Oct-2023