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Hemoglobin : 1000458

Test Code
HGB or 1000458


Alias/See Also
Hemoglobin Concentration; Hemoglobin, Blood; HGB


CPT Codes
85018

Preferred Specimen
Whole blood (Min. 2 mL): do not centrifuge.


Transport Container
Lavender top tube (EDTA)


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 48 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable


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


Methodology
Electronic Cell Sizing and Counting/Cytometry/Microscopy

Setup Schedule
Sunday - Saturday


Report Available
1 day


Reference Range
Reference ranges vary depending on age and/or gender. See laboratory report.


Performing Laboratory
med fusion



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