HEMOGLOBIN
Name: HEMOGLOBIN
Mnemonic: HGB
Container: EDTA (Lavendar)
Handling: Volume: 2.5 ml, 5 ml or microtainer tube
Stability: 1 day room temperature, 3 days refrigerated
Methodology: Methodology: Spectrophotometry
Reported: Routine 4 hr, STAT 1hr
CPT: 85018
Department: Main Lab
Units: g/dl
Note: Mix tube 6-10 times immediately to avoid platelet clumping