Sulfhemoglobin, RBCs Test (4235R)
Analysis Code |
4235R |
Test Name |
Sulfhemoglobin, RBCs |
Test Includes |
Sulfhemoglobin |
Compound Synonym(s) |
SHb |
Purpose |
Diagnostic Monitoring; This test is New York State approved. |
Category |
Biological Marker (Exposure) |
Method(s) |
Spectrophotometry (SP) |
Specimen Requirements |
1 mL RBCs |
Transport Temperature |
Refrigerated |
Specimen Container |
Lavender top tube (EDTA) |
Special Handling |
Collect sample at end of shift. |
Light Protection Required |
Not Required |
Stability |
Room Temperature: 3 month(s) Refrigerated: 3 month(s) Frozen (-20 °C): Undetermined |
*Rejection Criteria |
None |
Day(s) Test Set-up / TAT |
[SP] Monday Wednesday / 3 days |
Suggested CPT Code |
83060 |
**Minimum Volume |
0.3 mL |
Test Summary Sheet |
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*Rejection criteria pertain to clinical specimen submissions only.
**Stated minimum volume allows for a single analysis. Repeat analysis will not be performed.