Carboxyhaemoglobin
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.