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Test Code Methemoglobin Methemoglobin  

Abbrev

HFMETH

Storage Temperature

R (2-8ºC)

ASTM/HL7/SDF 1

SQ=HFMETH

EPIC=LAB91

Instrument/Location

RapidPoint 500

Specimen Requirements

Green top Lithium Heparin Tube.

Specimen Transport Temperature

On Ice or refrigerated.

Specimen stability/Retention time

Methemoglobin samples are stable for up to 30 days if kept refrigerated and uncapped.