Hemoglobin and Hematocrit*

Important Note

*This test is orderable in Cerner as Hemoglobin and Hematocrit

Automated Cell Counter

Rutland Regional Medical Center Laboratory

Specimen Type: Whole blood
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)

Specimen Volume: Full tube

Specimen Minimum Volume: 2 mL

Collection Instructions:
1. Invert several times to mix blood.

2. Send specimen in original tube.

Additional Information: Specimen is stable for 48 hours when refrigerated.

Refrigerated

Ranges are age- and sex-dependant, refer to report

HEMOGLOBIN

Critical values (automatic call-back): <7.0 g/dL or >18.0 g/dL

Daily

Available STAT

Analytical Time:

1 day

85014-Hematocrit

85018-Hemoglobin