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Carbon Monoxide, Blood

Test ID: COSTM
Test
Specimen
Performance / Interpretation
Interface / Setup

Test

Method

Co-oximetry

Platform

Siemens Rapidpoint/Rapidlab

Report Includes

Carbon Monoxide

Specimens

Whole blood (Heparin)

Test Location

St. Michael's Hospital, 30 Bond Street, Toronto ON M5B 1W8

Test Version

26-May-2023

Specimen

Specimens

Whole blood (Heparin)

Sample Volume

3.0 mL

Minimum Volume

1.0 mL

Collection & Handling

Collection Instructions

Collect prior to start of Oxygen therapy.

Handling Information

Store and send cold. DO NOT OPEN TUBE. ICL must receive the sample prior to 12:00 hours Monday – Friday for same day analysis. Sample should be tested within 24 hours of collection.

Additional Information

Carbon Monoxide is measured as Carboxyhemoglobin.

Test Version

26-May-2023

Performance / Interpretation

Method

Co-oximetry

Platform

Siemens Rapidpoint/Rapidlab

Turnaround Time

1 Day

Results

Name Units Reference Range Conversion Factor
Carbon Monoxide Fraction of Total Hemoglobin
  • Non-smokers: <0.02
  • Smokers: <0.09
  • Toxic: >0.20
  • (Carbon Monoxide measured as Carboxyhemoglobin)
 % x 0.0100

Test Location

St. Michael's Hospital, 30 Bond Street, Toronto ON M5B 1W8

Test Version

26-May-2023

Interface / Setup

Test Version

26-May-2023