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HelpTest Code HH Hemoglobin and Hematocrit
Additional Codes
Epic: LAB753
Specimen Required
Specimen Type: Whole Blood EDTA
Collection Container/Type: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Collection Instructions:
- Collect full tube. Fill volume is critical for proper anticoagualnt ratio.
- If collecting samples in microtainer tubes, indicate if sample is venous or capillary (finger stick or heel stick).
Specimen Minimum Volume
1 mL
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable
Reference Range
See laboratory report
Rejection Due To
Clotted, fibrin strands, platelet clumps, grossly hemolyzed, samples drawn above an IV site.
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Daily
Report Available
Same day / 1 day
Method Name
RF/DC (Radio Frequency/Direct Current) Detection/Hydrodynamic Focusing (DC Detection), Flow Cytometry (Using a Semiconductor Laser)/Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) Hemoglobin
Includes
Hemoglobin
Hematocrit