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

Patient Requestable

Yes

Preparation

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