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Hemoglobin & Hematocrit

Message
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Test Code
HH


Alias/See Also
70240;
H & H;
HB / HCT;
 HCT & HGB;
HGB & HCT;


CPT Codes
85018;85014

Includes
Includes: Hemoglobin (70236) & Hematocrit (70238)


Preferred Specimen
3 mL or 4 mL whole blood K2EDTA (lavender top) tube(s) or K2EDTA (Microtainer® lavender top) tube(s). 


Minimum Volume
Minimum fill 1 mL (Microtainer® filled between the 2 lines).


Instructions
Avoid hemolysis. Gently invert 10 times immediately at time of collection.


Transport Container
K2EDTA (lavender top) tube


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature = 24 hours
Refrigerated = 48 hours


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Rejected for gross hemolysis, clotted, <1 mL, non-K2EDTA tube type, >48 hours old, frozen.


Methodology
Automated Cell Counter

Setup Schedule
Sunday - Saturday
HE


Performing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine, OH 45439


Last Updated: August 4, 2022


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.