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Hemoglobin only
Test CodeHGB
Preferred Specimen
Whole Blood, EDTA, 0.5mL minimum
Transport Container
Lavender top
Transport Temperature
Specimen stable for 8 hours at room temp., 24 hours if refrigerated.
Reference Range
See report for normal ranges. Critical Values: <7 or >19 g/dL
Clinical Significance
Useful method for determining anemia. Use to calculate indices.