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Test Code HGBN Hemoglobin, Blood

Additional Codes

Hospital Ordering Code
LAB291  HEMOGLOBIN

Specimen Requirements

Specimen must arrive within 24 hours of draw at ambient temperature.

 

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

CPT

85018

Methodology

Automated Cell Count

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient 24 hours/Refrigerate >4 hours OK