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Hemoglobin and Hematocrit

Important Note

*This test is orderable in Cerner as Hemoglobin and Hematocrit

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Whole blood
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)

Specimen Volume: Full tube

Specimen Minimum Volume: 2 mL

Collection Instructions:
1. Invert several times to mix blood.

2. Send specimen in original tube.

Stability

24 hours Room Temp

Reference Range

Ranges are age- and sex-dependant, refer to report.

Instrumentation

Sysmex XN 1000

Methodology

Automated Cell Counter

Test Schedule/Analytical Time/ Test Priority

Daily / Same day / Available STAT

CPT (s)

85018

85014