HGB

Message
HEMATOLOGY


Test Code
HGB


Preferred Specimen
WHOLE BLOOD


Minimum Volume
2mLs


Instructions
DRAW 1 LAV TOP TUBE AND SEND TO LAB.


Transport Container
ORIGINAL TUBE


Transport Temperature
ROOM TEMP


Specimen Stability
Stability@ room temperature (18-25°C) 24 hours
Stability@refrigerated (2-8°C) 24 hours


Setup Schedule
DAILY


Report Available
DAILY


Reference Range
HGB Male 12.8-17.0g/dL Female 12.0-15.2g/dL

CRITICAL VALUE: HGB < 6.5g/dL


Performing Laboratory
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION VT VA- HEMATOLOGY 802-295-9363 EXT: 5521, 5523



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