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Carboxyhaemoglobin

Also known as: COHb

Specimen requirements

Sample type: Whole Blood (Lithium Heparin)

Collection requirements: Specimen must be analysed on day of collection

Cost

Price on application

Turnaround time

Please see Turnaround times

Analytical method

Spectrophotometry

Analysis undertaken at these site(s)

John Radcliffe Hospital
Horton General Hospital

Reference intervals

Non-smokers

0.5 - 1.5%

Smokers

≤ 9%

Toxic

≥ 20%

Last reviewed:04 December 2023