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Hemoglobin/Hematocrit (HGB/HCT)

Order Name HGB HCT
Test Number: 0102225
Revision Date 08/26/2014
Test Name Methodology LOINC Code
Hematocrit (HCT)
Flow cytometry 4544-3 
Hemoglobin (HGB)
Flow cytometry 718-7 
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
Specimen Specimen Volume (min) Specimen Type Specimen Container Transport Environment
Preferred 5 mL (1 mL) Whole Blood EDTA (Lavender Top) Refrigerated
Alternate 1 1 mL (0.5 mL) Whole Blood EDTA (Lavender) Microtainer/Bullet Refrigerated
Instructions For best results: Room temperature specimens should be tested within 12hrs, otherwise send Refrigerated.
Refrigerated specimens can be tested up to 48hrs. Specimens received greater than 48hrs old will be canceled.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Testing Schedule Daily 
Expected TAT 1 Day  
Clinical Use Hemoglobin levels are performed in order to determine the oxygen carrying capacity of blood, and to assess anemia, polycythemia, and their response to therapy. Decreased hemoglobin is caused by anemia of all types. Hemoglobin concentration is also decreased with fluid reconsititution, edematous states, and pregnancy. 
CPT Code(s) 85014, 85018
Lab Section Hematology