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HEMOGLOBIN & HEMATOCRIT

Test Code
HH


Alias/See Also
H&H


CPT Codes
85014/85018

Preferred Specimen
Whole blood collected in a full EDTA (lavender-top) tube, or minimum of 0.5 mL in Microtainer EDTA (lavender-top) tube


Minimum Volume
0.5


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: 8 hours; Refrigeraged: 12 hours for WBC; 36 hours for CBC; up to 72 hours for reticulocyte. All parameters are stable ± 5% for the above stated stabilities.


Limitations
Clotted, hemolyzed or frozen samples. These samples will be rejected and a request for recollection will be made.



Last Updated: November 28, 2023


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.