Hemoglobin (HGB)
| Specimen | Whole Blood |
| Container Type | Lavender Top Tube
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| Stability | 5 days (Refrigerated or Room Temperature) |
| Turnaround Time | 1 day |
| Methodology | Cyanide-free Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) Hemoglobin |
| Reference Range | Male: 13.7-17.5 g/dL; Female: 11.2-15.7 g/dL |
| Transport Temp | Refrigerate 2°-8°C |
| Instructions | Avoid hemolysis or clotted specimen. |
| Calculations | HGBx3 |
| CPT Code | 85018 |
