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CARBON MONOXIDE, BLOOD
Number 535
CPT Code 82375
Alias CARBOXYHEMOGLOBIN, CO
Specimen Container Lavender Top
Specimen Type Whole Blood EDTA
Turn Around Time 
Days Performed 
Reference Range Nonsmoker: <2%; Smoker: <9%
Alternate Specimen 
Volume 7 mL Whole Blood
Stability Ambient N/A
Stability Refrigerated Preferred
Stability Frozen N/A
Patient Preparation 
Methodology 

Co-oximetry

Limitations 

Carbon monoxide levels are of limited value in testing for smoking, since it is cleared rapidly. The half-life of carboxyhemoglobin in individuals with normal cardiopulmonary function is one to two hours. Urinary cotinine, if available, is preferable as a test for tobacco use. Arterial blood gases may be of limited value in treatment decisions for carbon monoxide poisoning.

Rejection Criteria 

Clotted specimen

Additional Instructions 
Performing Laboratory Reference Laboratory
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Covid-19/Influenza Combination Test

We are pleased to share with you that Primex is now offering the Combo test for COVID-19 and Flu. We are also now separately offering the Influenza A&B NAAT test.
The Los Angeles County Public Health Department states the following, People with flu may have a range of symptoms which are identical to symptoms of COVID-19, including fever, cough, sore throat, runny/stuffy nose, muscle body aches, headache, fatigue, vomiting and diarrhea. So offering this combo test could provide important medical care information to the ordering provider and to the patient.
Primex leadership is pleased to offer this service enhancement to our current and prospective clients.