Hemoglobin, Serum
| CPT Code(s): | 84311 |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Collect:Serum separator tube or plain red. Specimen Preparation:Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection (delayed separation from cells will elevate serum hemoglobin).Transfer 2 mL serum to an RDL Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.7 mL) Storage/Transport Temperature:Refrigerated. Stability:Ambient: 2 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Unacceptable |
| New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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