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General
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Clinical Use:
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To detect presence of Carboxy Haemoglobin in blood. |
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Availability:
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Samples are tested routinely during the testing laboratory's hours of operation.
POCT only available at KEMH. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| CoHb, |
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Code:
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COH |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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< 6% of total Hb
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Blood Gas Syringe (SYRINGE), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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Collection Instructions:
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Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Lithium Heparin, No Gel (DKGNLITH) |
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Processing Instructions:
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Do not centrifuge sample. |
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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200uL |
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Stability:
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3 days chilled (If cap never removed) |
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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| Core |
Biochemistry |
Fiona Stanley Hospital |
6152 8140 |
| Core |
Biochemistry |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4093 |
| Core |
Biochemistry |
Royal Perth Hospital |
9224 1176 |
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Last Updated : 02-11-2022 08:22 |