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HEMOGLOBIN, CORD BLOOD (HGBCB)

Test Code
LAB2279


Alias/See Also
HGBCB


CPT Codes
85018

Preferred Specimen
5 mL cord whole blood


Transport Container
Cord blood in lavender or other acceptable tube color


Transport Temperature
Room temperature, unless testing delayed >4 hrs, then refrigerate


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




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.