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Test Code MEV0 Methemoglobin Summary Interpretation

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

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.

Clinical Reference

1. Beutler E. Methemoglobinemia and sulfhemoglobinemia. In: Beutler E, Lichtman MA, Caller BS, Kipps TJ, eds. Hematology. 5th ed. McGraw-Hill Book Company; 1995:654-663

2. Harteveld CL, Higgs DR. Alpha-thalassemia. Orphanet J Rare Dis. 2010;5:13

3. Thein SL. The molecular basis of beta-thalassemia. Cold Spring Harb Persepct Med. 2013;1;3(5):a011700

4. Crowley MA, Mollan TL, Abdulmalik OY, et al. A hemoglobin variant associated with neonatal cyanosis and anemia. N Engl J Med. 2011;364(19):1837-1843

5. Harteveld CL, Voskamp A, Phylipsen M, et al. Nine unknown rearrangements in 16p13.3 and 11p15.4 causing alpha- and beta-thalassaemia characterized by high resolution multiplex ligation-dependent probe amplification. J Med Genet. 2005;42:922-931

6. Hein MS, Oliveira JL, Swanson KC, et al. Large deletions involving the beta globin gene complex: genotype-phenotype correlation of 119 cases. Blood. 2015;126:3374

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

Report Available

3 to 25 days