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Hemoglobin and Hematocrit - Blood

Source Blood
Mnemonic HH
Specimen Requirements

1 x 4 mL or 1 x 3 mL lavender top EDTA tube
Neonates: 1 x lavender top EDTA microtainer tube

Whole Blood

Mix well by inverting tube 8 to 10 times.

Collection can be combined in one tube (4 or 3 mL) with ESR (EDTA only) or Reticulocyte Count.

Specimen Handling DO NOT centrifuge.
Additional Information CAN NOT be ordered as separate tests - only as Hemoglobin/Hematocrit panel.
Also part of Complete Blood Count (CBC).
Testing Location Hematology-All Sites
Testing Frequency Daily
Alternate Name(s) Hgb (Hb) & HCT
Reference Interval