HEMOGLOBIN AND HEMATOCRIT, BLOOD

Additional Codes

Software	Test Code
Label Text	HH
EPIC	LAB753

Performing Laboratory

NorDx Laboratories

Useful For

Useful for the detection of anemia

Method Name

Impedance

Reference Values

See individual analytes

Days and Times Test Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

1 Day

Available Stat

Profile Information

Individual Test Description
HEMATOCRIT, BLOOD
HEMOGLOBIN, BLOOD

Specimen Type

Whole Blood

Preferred Container

Lavendar top tube 13×75 mm 4.0 mL (EDTA)

Lavendar top tube 13×75 mm pediatric (EDTA)

Preferred Volume

Whole Blood: 0.5 mL (EDTA Microtainer®) – Use of minimum volumes may not support repeat testing if required

Whole Blood: 4 mL (Lavendar top tube 13×75 mm 4.0 mL (EDTA))

Whole Blood: 2 mL (Lavendar top tube 13×75 mm pediatric (EDTA))

Minimum Volume

Whole Blood: 0.25 mL (EDTA Microtainer®)

Whole Blood: 1 mL (Lavendar top tube 13×75 mm 4.0 mL (EDTA))

Whole Blood: 1 mL (Lavendar top tube 13×75 mm pediatric (EDTA))

Specimen Collection and Handling

Send whole blood refrigerated.

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type: Whole Blood

Refrigerated: 36 Hours

Add On Capable

Yes

Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements

This test, when ordered on Medicare patients, is subject to the National Coverage Determination (NCD) policies. Please verify that the diagnosis code (ICD code) you have chosen demonstrates medical necessity for the test as documented in the physician’s patient record. The CMS web site is available to assist you with this verification. A properly executed Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) must be submitted with the specimen if medical necessity is not demonstrated by the ICD code chosen.

CPT Code Information

CPT Code	CPT Description	CPT Disclaimer
85014	Blood Count, Hematocrit (Hct)
85018	Blood Count, Hemoglobin (Hgb)

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