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Epic EAP: LAB291
Epic Description: HEMOGLOBIN
Synonym
HgB
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Lavender, EDTA |
3.0 mL | 3.0 mL |
| Preferred Micropuncture | Lavender Micro, EDTA | 0.5 mL | 0.5 mL |
Specimen Stability
Specimen stable 24 hours at Room temperature or 48 hours Refrigerated at 3-5°C.
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Remote locations, transport refrigerated on freeze packs.
Home Health Agencies: Transport to lab ASAP
Aliquot Requirements
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
Hematology Lab
Assay Frequency
24 hours
Routine Turnaround Time
Inpatients: 4 hours
Outpatients: 24 hours
CSR Storage Requirements
Transport to Hematology lab ASAP.
CPT Code Information
85018