Methemoglobin, VEN
General Information
- Lab Name
- Methemoglobin, VEN
- Lab Code
- VMHB
- Components
Interpretation
- Reference Range
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Units: %
Female Male Age Range Age Range 0- <3.0 0- <3.0 Effective date: 09/21/1991
- Ref. Range Notes
- Critical MetHb: >30.0 %
- Interferences and Limitations
- Methylene blue will interfere with measurement of venous or arterial methemoglobin for approximately 24 hours after administration. Measurements made less than a day after methylene blue therapy is given may give falsely low results for methemoglobin.
Ordering & Collection
- Specimen Type
Processing
- Receiving Instructions
- Misc Sendout
Performance
- Lab Department
- Chemistry, Whole Blood(CHW)
- Frequency
- Available STAT?
- Performing Location(s)
Billing & Coding
- CPT Codes
- 83050
- LOINC
- 2617-9