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Hemoglobin and Hematocrit

Test Code
1235500383


Alias/See Also
HGBHCT


CPT Codes
8501885014

Preferred Specimen
Whole blood collected in a lavender-top EDTA tube


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Instructions
Mix sample thoroughly by gentle inversion 8 times to avoid clotting.
NOTE: Microtainer capillary containers may not be shared. Collect 1 microtainer specimen per test.


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 12 hours, then REFRIGERATE


Performing Laboratory
Guthrie Clinic Lab
Corning Hospital Lab
Troy Hospital Lab
GMG Laboratory at Towanda
Cortland Medical Center Lab



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.