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Test Code MEV0 Methemoglobin Summary Interpretation

Secondary ID

608089

Useful For

Incorporating and summarizing subsequent results into an overall interpretation for the MEV1 / Methemoglobinemia Evaluation, Blood

Testing Algorithm

When 1 or more molecular tests are added to the MEV1 / Methemoglobinemia Evaluation, Blood, then this test is also added as consultative interpretation that summarizes the testing performed as well as any pertinent clinical information. This summary is in addition to interpretations that may be provided for each component. This will be provided after additional testing is complete in order to incorporate subsequent results into an overall evaluation.

Method Name

Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see MEV1 / Methemoglobinemia Evaluation, Blood.

 

Medical Interpretation

Reporting Name

Methemoglobin Summary Interp

Specimen Type

Whole Blood EDTA

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Whole Blood EDTA Refrigerated

Clinical Information

Hemoglobin variants can be associated with increased measured levels of methemoglobin and sulfhemoglobin. Some hemoglobin disorders can be very complex and involve abnormalities of the alpha, beta, delta, and gamma genes. These abnormalities can be due to, not only point alterations, but also deletions within 1 or more globin genes. Multiple genetic variants can be seen in the same patient, and molecular testing is necessary to fully evaluate such cases.

 

A summary interpretation that incorporates all testing performed is beneficial to the ordering physician.

Reference Values

Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see MEV1 / Methemoglobinemia Evaluation, Blood.

 

An interpretive report will be provided.

Interpretation

An interpretive report will be provided that summarizes all testing as well as any pertinent clinical information.

Method Description

A hematopathologist evaluates all results from the testing performed, and a summary interpretation is provided.

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Test Classification

Not Applicable

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
MEV0 Methemoglobin Summary Interp In Process

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
608089 Methemoglobin Summary Interp 59465-5
608114 Reviewed By 18771-6

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday