Hemoglobin and Hematocrit (H&H)
H & H
TEST CODE
200480
CPT
85018, 85014
Expected
Turnaround Time
Turnaround Time
Within 1 Day
Patient Preparation
-
Specimen Requirements
Specimen
EDTA Whole Blood
Volume
3.0 mL / 1.0 mL min
Container
Lavender-Top (EDTA) Tube
Preparation
Draw blood in Lavender-Top (EDTA) Tube. Invert tube 8 - 10 times immediately after draw.
Stability
Refrigerated, 2 Days
Storage Instructions
Refrigerated
Test Details
Methodology
Rejection Criteria
Received after 1 days room temp or 2 days refrigerated.
Whole Blood clotted.
Hemolyzed sample.
Improper labeling.
Incorrect collection container.
Underfilled tube.
Test Components
Test Code
Test Name
LOINC
300270
Hemoglobin
718-7
300269
Hematocrit
20570-8
