HEMOGLOBIN & HEMATOCRIT CORD BLOOD (H & H  CORD BLOOD)

Test Code
LAB30476


CPT Codes
85018

Preferred Specimen
One 3mL lavender top tube.


Minimum Volume
1mL cord blood


Specimen Stability
Ambient: 24 hours   Refrigerated: 48 hours


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Clotted specimen or questionable specimen integrity due to improper collection


Methodology
Sysmex XN 10

Setup Schedule
Sunday-Saturday


Reference Range
Female: 0-14 days old
HGB 13.4-20.0 g/dL
HCT  39.6-57.2%

Male: 0-14 days old
HGB 13.9-19.1 g/dL
HCT 39.8-53.6%


Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.
St Joseph's Hospital
United Hospital Center



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.