Carbon Monoxide
Test Information
Test Name
Carbon Monoxide
Synonyms
Carboxyhaemoglobin; CO
Department
Biochemistry
Preferred Specimen
Heparin/ Blood gas syringe
Testing Location
PLBOP; PLWHK; PLR
Collection Information
Main Lab Only
Yes
Preparation
- URGENT REQUEST
- Collect on ice; do no centrifuge
Processing Information
Registration Code
COHB
Site Specific Notes
- Waikato
Refer patient to Waikato Hospital Laboratory - 0800 452 283; Register COMS (Use &WHL"Carbon Monoxide"
- Taupo
Process in PLBOP Biochemistry