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Test Code HGB Hemoglobin (Code – HGB):

Preferred Specimen:

K2 EDTA - Lavender

Specimen Volume and Collection Instructions:

3.0 mL Lavender top tube.

Gently invert the tube 8 to 10 times immediately after collection to ensure proper mixing of blood and anticoagulant.

Specimen Handling Instructions:

Transport Specimen ambient.  Frozen specimens are not acceptable.

Stat Turn-around Time:

1 hour from specimen arrival in the laboratory

Routine Turn-around Time:

Inpatients: 4 hours from specimen arrival in the laboratory

Outpatients: 24 hours from specimen arrival in the laboratory

Reference Ranges:

Some Reference Ranges are age and/or gender dependent.  Please see report for complete details.

Performing Laboratory and Stability:

24 hour Stability

48 hour Stability

CSH – Clifton Springs Hospital

CPH – Canton Potsdam Hospital

Elmgrove – Outpatient Laboratory

GH – Gouverneur Hospital

LO – RGH Lab at Linden Oaks

MH – Massena Hospital

NWCH – Newark Wayne Community Hospital

 

RGH – Rochester General Hospital

 

UMMC – United Medical Memorial Hospital

 

UH – Unity Hospital

 

CPT Code

85018

LOINC Code:

718-7