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Hemoglobin

Test Code
HGB


Alias/See Also
HGB


CPT Codes
85018

Preferred Specimen
1 lavender tube(1 ml min)


Transport Container
1 lavender tube


Specimen Stability
24 hrs not refrigerated
48 hrs refrigerated


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


Methodology
Flow Cytometry

Setup Schedule


24/7




Report Available
8 hrs


Reference Range
See patient report




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.