Hematology Laboratory

Hemoglobin and Hematocrit

  • LIS Mnemonic: HAH

    Collect

    Lavendar (EDTA)

    Volume Required

    1 - 2 mL

    Minimum Required

    0.5 mL

    Transport

    Room temperature

    Stability

    12 hours from time of phlebotomy

    Unacceptable conditions

    Clotted/Hemolyzed/QNS specimens

Reported

Stat 45 min, Routine 90 min

Reflex Testing

N/A

CPT

Hemoglobin = 85018Hematocrit = 85014

Remarks

Lavender microtainer tube should be used for minimum requirements.

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