CDOS

Hgb+Hct

Test Code: 031088

Performing Lab: LabCorp

CPT Code: 85018 001 85014 001

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Specimen Type

Whole blood

Specimen Container

Lavender-top (EDTA) tube

Volume

Tube fill capacity

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL (500 uL for pediatric microtainer capillary tubes; fill tube to capacity.) (NOTE: This volume does NOT allow for repeat testing.)

Specimen Handling

Invert tube 8 to 10 times immediately after tube is filled at the time of collection.

Unacceptable Conditions

Hemolysis; clotted specimen; tube not filled with minimum volume; improper labeling; transport tubes with whole blood; specimen drawn in any anticoagulant other than EDTA; specimen diluted or contaminated with IV fluid; specimen received with plasma removed

Temperature

Maintain specimen at room temperature.

Methodology

Automated cell counter

Stability

Room Temperature: 1 day
Refrigerated: 3 days
Frozen: unstable

Result Code	Result Name	LOINC
005041	Hemoglobin	718-7
005058	Hematocrit	4544-3

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