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Hemoglobin and Hematocrit

Test Code
HH


Alias/See Also
Epic: LAB753


Preferred Specimen

Specimen Type: Whole Blood EDTA
Collection Container: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 3 mL




Minimum Volume

1 mL




Instructions
  1. Collect full tube.  Fill volume is critical for proper anticoagualnt ratio.
  2. If collecting samples in microtainer tubes, indicate if sample is venous or capillary (finger stick or heel stick).


Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable




Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Clotted, fibrin strands, platelet clumps, grossly hemolyzed, samples drawn above an IV site.




Methodology

RF/DC (Radio Frequency/Direct Current) Detection/Hydrodynamic Focusing (DC Detection), Flow Cytometry (Using a Semiconductor Laser)/Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) Hemoglobin



Setup Schedule

Daily




Report Available

Same day / 1 day




Reference Range
See laboratory report


Performing Laboratory

Inova Laboratories

2832 Juniper Street

Fairfax, VA 22031




Last Updated: April 10, 2023
Last Review: N. Wolford, April 10, 2023


The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.