Hemoglobin & Hematocrit

Test Code
HH


Alias/See Also
H&H


CPT Codes
85014 85018

Preferred Specimen
1.0 ml of whole blood. Minimum 0.3 mL in a microtainer


Transport Container
EDTA (lavendar top)


Methodology
Automated

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
Inpatient turn around time: Routine 2 hours, stat 30 minutes.  Outpatient specimens received by noon will be reported by 4:30. Specimens received after noon will be reported by the next morning.




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.