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LAB45
Performing Laboratory
Central Peninsula Hospital
Collection Method
Venipuncture
Container
Lt Green / Plasma Separator / Lithium Heparin
Specimen Type
Preferred
- Plasma- Light Green Top
Acceptable
- Serum- Gold Top SST or Red Top
Minimum Volume
0.5ml
Specimen Stability
| Ambient | 2 months |
| Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) | 5 months |
| Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) | 4 months |
Reference or Target Ranges
| Age | Male | Female |
| 0-1 year | 2.9 - 5.5 g/dL | 2.9 - 5.5 g/dL |
| 1-18 years | 3.8 - 5.4 g/dL | 3.8 - 5.4 g/dL |
| >18 years | 3.5 - 5.2 g/dL | 3.5 - 5.2 g/dL |
Reportable Units
g/dL
Critical Value
Not defined for this assay
Reasons for Rejection
| Hemolysis Threshold | 1000 mg/dL |
| Icterus Threshold | 60 mg/dL |
| Lipemia Threshold | 550 mg/dL |
| Other | QNS, contaminated, improperly labeled, improper specimen type |
Performance Information
| Days and Time Performed | 24/7 |
| Expected Turn Around Time |
Stat: 1 hour Routine: 4 hours |
| Stat Availability | Yes |
| Performing Bench | CPH Chemistry |
| Methodology/Method Description | Roche Cobas |
CPT Codes
82040
Last review/edit date
2025