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Test ID: MET    
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 Mayo Test ID. Profile information lists the test performed, inclusive of the test fee, when a profile is ordered and includes reporting names and individual availability.

Test IDReporting NameAvailable SeparatelyAlways Performed
METHMethemoglobin, BNoYes
SULFSulfhemoglobin, BNoYes

Method Name A short description of the method used to perform the test

Spectrophotometry (SP)

NY State Available Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.

Yes

Reporting Name Lists a shorter or abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test

Methemoglobin and Sulfhemoglobin, B