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Order Code LAB2003 Hemoglobin, Blood

Additional Codes

Test Name in EPIC

EPIC Test Code           

Mnemonic

RV HEMOGLOBIN

LAB2003

HGB

PRIOT TO 8/1/21: HGB

Useful For

Measuring hemoglobin levels in perpheral blood.  Hemoglobin is the protein molecule in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues and returns carbon dioxide from the tissues back to the lungs.

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Whole Blood

Collection Container/Tube: Lavender (EDTA)

Pediatric Collection Container/Tube: Lavender Microtainer (EDTA)

Specimen Volume: optimal 2 mL, minimum 1 mL

Pediatric (microtainer) volume: 0.5 mL

 

Whole blood specimen should be inverted gently several times to mix blood immediately after collection. 

Specimen Stability

Specimen Type Temperature Stability         
Whole Blood Refrigerated 24 hours

Rejection Criteria

  1. Samples that do not meet minimum volume requirements
  2. Incorrect collection container
  3. Clotted or visibly hemolyzed

Reference Values

See link below for reference ranges:

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Performing Laboratory

Ridgeview Medical Center Laboratory

Two Twelve Medical Center Laboratory

Ridgeview Sibley Medical Center Laboratory

Ridgeview Clinics

Methodology

Sysmex Platforms and Methodologies

Test Classification and CPT Coding

85018