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Methodology
Manufacturer: Roche Diagnostics
Methodology: Colorimetric test
Performing Laboratory
Rutland Regional Medical Center Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Whole blood
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Light-green top (lithium heparin gel)
Acceptable: Gold top, serum gel
Specimen Volume: Full tube
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Send specimen in original tube.
2. If there is a delay in transport of >1 hour, centrifuge tube.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Reference Values
Adults: 3.5-5.2 g/dL
Pediatric:
0-4 days: 2.8-4.4 g/dL
4 days-14 years: 3.8-5.4 g/dL
14-18 years: 3.2-4.5 g/dL
Day(s) Performed
Daily
Analytical Time:
1 Day
Available STAT
Test Classification and CPT Coding
82040