Hemoglobin/Hematocrit (HGB/HCT)
Order Name
HGB HCT
Test Number: 0102225
Revision Date 08/26/2014
Test Number: 0102225
Revision Date 08/26/2014
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Hematocrit (HCT)
|
Flow cytometry | 4544-3 |
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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. |
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| 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 |