Test Code HH Hemoglobin and Hematocrit, Blood

Methodology

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Hematocrit	Hemoglobin

Aspen Valley Hospital

Specimen must arrive within ≤24 hours of draw.

Container/Tube: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s) - No other anticoagulant is acceptable.

Specimen: 5 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of EDTA whole blood

Transport temperature: Ambient

Collection Instructions: Invert 8 times to mix blood.

See individual test listings.

Monday through Sunday

85014 - hematocrit

85018 - hemoglobin