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Epic EAP: LAB89
Epic Description: HAPTOGLOBIN
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
Ochsner South Louisiana and Ochsner LSU Monroe:
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Gold, Clot Activator with Inert Gel |
5.0 mL | 1.0 mL |
| Alternate | Green, Lithium Heparin with Inert Gel OR Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel | 5.0 mL | 1.0 mL |
| Preferred Micropuncture | Gold Micro, Clot Activator with Inert Gel | 2 X 0.6 mL | 1 X 0.6 mL |
| Alternate Micropuncture |
Green Micro,Lithium Heparin with Inert gel or Red Micro, no anticoagulant, no gel |
2 X 0.6 mL | 1 X 0.6 mL |
Ochsner LSU Shreveport:
| Preferred | Green, Lithium Heparin with Inert gel | 4.5 mL | 1.0 mL |
|---|
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot serum/plasma into plastic vial. Refrigerate specimen. Transport refrigerated on freeze packs.
Aliquot Requirements
Plasma or Serum
Optimum 0.5 mL
Minimum 0.1 mL
Performing Lab
Automated Chemistry Lab
Assay Frequency
24/7
Routine Turnaround Time
24 hours
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot serum/plasma into plastic vial. Refrigerate specimen.
CPT Code Information
83010