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HelpTest Code HH Hemoglobin and Hematocrit, Blood
Additional Codes
| Ordering Mnemonic |
|---|
| HH |
Methodology
Automated
Performing Laboratory
Holland Hospital Laboratory Services
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 4 mL (pediatric: 2 mL) of whole blood
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Specimen Stability Information
| Temperature | Time |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 48 hours |
| Ambient | 24 hours |
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Available STAT
Test Classification and CPT Coding
85014 Hematocrit (HH Bill Code 0202016)
85018 Hemoglobin (HH Bill Code 0202014)
Reference Values
HEMOGLOBIN
Males: 13.0-18.0 g/dL
Females: 11.5-16.0 g/dL
Critical value (automatic call-back): ≤7.0 g/dL
HEMATOCRIT
Males: 38.5-52.0%
Females: 35.0-47.0%