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HelpTest Code HGBN Hemoglobin, Blood
Additional Codes
| Hospital Ordering Code |
|---|
| LAB291 HEMOGLOBIN |
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Whole blood
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA) or lavender-top (EDTA) MICROTAINER
Specimen Volume: Full tube (minimum volume: 1 MICROTAINER)
Collection Instructions: Invert several times to mix blood.
Performing Laboratory
Unity Point-Sioux City-Hematology
CPT
85018
Methodology
Automated Cell Count
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated Stability:
48 hours
Ambient Stability:
24 hours
Day(s) Test Set Up
Daily