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.