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LABORATORY TEST DIRECTORY

Methane, Whole Blood

CPT Code(s): 84600
Specimen Required: Patient Preparation:
Collect:Gray (sodium fluoride /potassium oxalate).
Specimen Preparation:Transfer 3 mL whole blood to an RDL Standard Transport Tube. Mix well and chill. (Min: 1.2 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature:CRITICAL REFRIGERATED.  Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Stability:Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 20 days Frozen: Unacceptable
New York DOH Approval Status: This test is New York DOH approved.
Aliases:
  • Marsh Gas