Methaemoglobin

 

Alternative names, keywords

MetHb

Samples required

Lithium heparin blood (green cap, 6 mL tube), or heparinised arterial sample.

Test indications

 

Test information

Service available during routine working hours only. For RSCH and PRH requestors, this test can be done on most of the GEM 5000 point-of-care blood gas analysers available in various locations around the Trust.

Please note this test is not currently UKAS accredited.

Reference range

< 1.5 %

Turnaround time

1 working day

Enquiries

Biochemistry (Automation)