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eDH Procedure Code(s)
LAB291 Hemoglobin
Specimen Information
| Specimen Type | Specimen Source | Acceptable Containers | Minimum Test Volume (mL) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blood | Blood, Venous | LavM-R | 0.5 | |
| Blood | Blood, Venous | Lav4-R | 0.5 | |
| Blood | Blood, Venous | Lav6-R | 0.5 | |
Shipping and Handling
Processing Instructions: N/ATransport Temperature: Refrigerate
Transport Instructions: N/A
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 24 Hours
Refrigerate: 48 Hours
Frozen: Unacceptable
Test Components
| Component | LOINC Code |
|---|---|
| HEMOGLOBIN | 718-7 |
Turnaround Time (TAT)
STAT 1 Hour
Routine 4 Hours
CPT Code(s)
85018
Performing Lab Section
Hematology
Performing Lab(s)
Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital Laboratory (APD)
Cheshire Medical Center Laboratory (CHE)
Concord Clinic Laboratory (CON)
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Laboratory (MHMH)
Manchester Clinic Laboratory (MAN)
Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center Laboratory (MAH)
Nashua Clinic Laboratory (NSH)
New London Hospital Laboratory (NLH)