Hemoglobin

Test Code
LAB291


Preferred Specimen
Lavender (EDTA)


Instructions
Transport 2 ml whole blood.
Invert immediately and gently mix with anticoagulant.


Specimen Stability
Ambient: 24 Hours; Refrigerate: 48 Hours;


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


Methodology
DxH



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