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HEMOGLOBIN (089-0017) Synonyms: HGB CPT 4 Code: 85018 (Limited Coverage Test (NCD) Test Order Mnemonic: HGB Test Includes: Hemoglobin (HGB) Applies To: Monitoring hematological status when Complete Blood Cell (CBC) parameters are not required. Lab: Hematopathology Request Form: Hematology A Collection: Venipuncture preferred; Micro-collection acceptable. Storage Instructions: Stable at Room Temperature for 24 hours. Stable Refrigerated for 36 hours. Cause For Rejection: Clotted, QNS, hemolysis, identification error Availability: Samples are accepted 24 hours per day at Sample Management, 5.136 McCullough Turnaround Time: STAT: 1 hour; Routine: 4 hours Special Instructions: ECMO specimens should be delivered directly to the Hematopathology lab (5.142 McCullough) Specimen: Blood Volume: 2 ml Minimum Volume: 1 mL (0.5 mL in extreme emergency) Container: EDTA (Lavender-top tube) Reference Ranges: Age/Sex Related (See patient chart) Critical Values: Hemoglobin < 7.0 g/dL (newborns), < 5.0 g/dL (children/adult) Test Method: Part of an automated multi-parameter counting system. The hemoglobin count is measured using a sodium lauryl sulfate method. Interfering Substances: High WBC counts, cold agglutinins, elevated lipids, elevated chylomicrons, elevated bilirubin, inappropriate anticoagulants. Reviewed 10/10/07, L. Emanuel, MT(ASCP) |
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