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Methaemoglobin

Laboratory:
Biochemistry
Specimen types:
Blood
Container types:
Heparinised SyringeHeparinised Syringe
Collection Instructions:
2 mL arterial blood in a heparinised syringe. Mix thoroughly, label 'URGENT', pack in crushed ice and take to the laboratory immediately.
Notes:
  • Of value in investigating patients with cyanosis and a normal pO2.
  • Levels may be raised in congenital haemoglobin M disorders and drug toxicity associated with nitrites or other oxidising agents.
Reference Interval:

< 1.5 % of total haemoglobin

(levels may be higher in infants)

  

 

If EMR is not available, Pathology results are available from Auscare.  If you do not have an Auscare login,please complete attached form. https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20access.pdf

Instruction on how to use Auscare - https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20instructions.pdf

SPECIMEN COLLECTION MODULE (SCM) FAQs - CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE for a consent form to perform tests not covered by Medicare

TURN AROUND TIMES - When will my result be available?

CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements

CLICK HERE for a printable Pathology request form

CLICK HERE for a Log sheet for recording Pathology results

"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW