Test Name
Hemoglobin & Hematocrit (H&H)
Specimen Type & Acceptability
EDTA Whole Blood
2 days refrigerated.
General Use
Evaluate anemia, blood loss, and state of hydration or suspect polycythemic condition and response to treatment.
CPT Code(s)
85018 (Hgb)
85014 (HCT)
Special Instructions
Immediately invert 10-15 times after collection to mix with anticoagulant, refrigerate and send the entire tube to the Laboratory.
Container/Tube Type
Volume
1 mL Min. vol. = 700 ul
Suggested Tube Types
Description
Typical Volume
Gold Top Serum Separator Tube (SST)
⋜ 5 mL
Tiger Top Serum Separator Tube (SST)
^For larger volume tests
> 5 mL
Red Top Tube (No additive)
⋜ 5 mL
EDTA Whole Blood
3 mL
3.2 % Sodium Citrate Whole Blood
2.7 mL
Lithium Heparin Plasma Separator Tube
⋜ 5 mL