Unit Code 81032:
Methemoglobin and Sulfhemoglobin, Blood
Useful For
Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Diagnosing methemoglobinemia and sulfhemoglobinemia
Identifying cyanosis due to other causes, such as congenital
heart disease
Profile Information
A profile is a group of laboratory tests that are ordered and performed together under a single Unit Code. Profile information lists tests performed, inclusive of the test fee, when a profile is ordered and includes reporting names and individual availability.
| Unit Code | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
| 80200 | Methemoglobin, B | No | Yes |
| 8272 | Sulfhemoglobin, B | No | Yes |
Method Name
A short description of the method used to perform the test
Spectrophotometry (SP)
Reporting Name
A shorter/abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test; an abbreviated test name
Methemoglobin and Sulfhemoglobin, B
Ordering Mnemonic
An alternate Mayo code (to the Unit Code) for a test
MET
Aliases
Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching
Soft-MET


