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HelpTest Code LAB291 Hemoglobin
Performing Laboratory
- Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center (ARRMC)
- Asante Three Rivers Medical Center (ATRMC)
- Asante Ashland Community Hospital (AACH)
Performing Department
Hematology
Specimen Required
Required Volume: 3.0 mL
Mix specimen 10 times by gentle inversion
If the specimen is not brough to the laboratory within 4-6 hours, refrigeration is required
Specimen Minimum Volume
1.0 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Stable 24 hours refrigerated at 2°-8° C
Reject Due To
Hemolysis
Quantity not sufficient (QNS)
Lacking Two Patient Identifiers:
1-Patient's First & Last name
2-Patient's Date of Birth
Clotted specimen
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
- Routine - Same day
- ASAP - Within 2 hours after receipt of specimen in lab
- STAT - Within 1 hour after receipt of specimen in lab
Method Name
Automated Analyzer Cellular Analysis
CPT Code Information
85018
Billing Code
3050026