ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0049020: Hemoglobin, Unstable |
| Test Mnemonic: HGB UNSTAB | |
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Methodology: Visual Identification of Hemoglobin Precipitates
Performed: Mon-Fri Reported: 1-2 days |
| Specimen Required: | |
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Collect: One 5 mL lavender (EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA).
Transport: 5 mL whole blood. Transport at 20-25°C. Send Sunday-Thursday only. Pediatric Collection/Transport: 2 mL whole blood at 20-25°C. Remarks: Sample must be received within 24 hours of collection; testing must be performed within 48 hours of collection. DO NOT FREEZE. Test results are unreliable in infants younger than 6 months of age. Stability: Ambient: 24 hours |
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| Reference Interval: |
| Negative |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 83068 |