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Blood Test Information

Carboxyhaemoglobin
 

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Test Code: COH

Tube type: Lithium Heparin

Special instructions
None

Reference Range
Smokers: <9
Non-smokers: 0.5 - 1.5
Intermediate levels may be seen in persons subject to passive smoking and environmental pollution.

Units
%Hb

Turnaround Time
1 day

Department: Biochemistry

Clinical Application
Suspected CO poisoning.

 
 

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