Carboxyhaemoglobin

Testing Laboratories

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

CARB

Test Code (Numeric Code)

0832

Laboratory Handling

Laboratory

DO NOT spin

Sample Stability

30 mins

Associated Tests

• Blood Gases

Synonyms

Carbohb

Turnaround Time

15 minutes

Specimen Type

• Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Blood Gas Syringe

Acceptable

• Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Blood Gas Syringe

Contact Information