Hemoglobin

Label Mnemonic:	PLHB
Epic code:	LAB663
Downtime form:	Doctor/Provider Orders - Pathology Core and Specialty Care Nursery

Chemistry
6240 RCP
356-3527

Specimen(s):

Plasma, Free

Collection Medium:

Plasma Separator Tube 4.5 mL

Alternate Collection Media:

Call laboratory for additional acceptable specimen collection containers.

Minimum:

3 mL whole blood in light green top tube or ONE Microtainer^®.

Delivery Instructions:

Deliver to laboratory immediately after collection.

Testing Schedule:

24 hrs/day, 7 days a week, including holidays.

Turn Around Time:

1 hour (upon receipt in laboratory)

Reference Range:

0-5 mg/dL

Comments:

Draw with syringe and large bore needle (20g or larger). Fill tube gently with needle and stopper removed.

Methodology:

Spectrophotometric

CPT Code:

83051