Hemoglobin and Hematocrit

General Information

Lab Name
Hemoglobin and Hematocrit
Lab Code
HBHCT
Epic Name
Hemoglobin and Hematocrit
Synonyms
HCTG, Hematocrit
Components
Code Name
HB Hemoglobin
HCT Hematocrit

Interpretation

Reference Range
See individual components

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type
Blood
Collection

3mL LAVENDER HEMOGARD tube

Pediatric draw: LAVENDER TOP Microtainer or 3 HEPARINIZED HEMATOCRIT tubes

Handling Instructions

The Laboratory MUST receive and process specimen, within 24 hours of blood collection.

Quantity
Requested: Entire Sample
Minimum: 1 mL whole blood

Processing

Receiving Instructions

Take sample to Hematology.

Misc Sendout

Performance

Lab Department
Hematology(H)
Frequency
Daily
Available STAT?
Yes
Performing Location(s)
UW-NW Main Lab
206-668-1344

UW Medical Center – Northwest
1550 N 115th Street, A200
Seattle, WA 98133

UW-MT Hematology
206-520-4600

Clinical Lab, Room NW220,
University of Washington Medical Center,
1959 NE Pacific street, Seattle, WA 98195

HMC Hematology
206-520-4600

325 9th Ave, Rm # GWH-47, Seattle, WA 98104-2420

FHCC Fred Hutch Community Lab, Evergreen Campus
425-441-2640

10240 NE 128th St
Kirkland, WA 98034

FHCC Fred Hutch Alliance Lab
206-606-1088

825 Eastlake Ave, Seattle, WA 98109

Billing & Coding

CPT Codes
85014
LOINC
24360-0
Interfaced Order Code
UOW4732
Billing Comments

Medicare Reimbursement: 2.93 Medicare reimbursements do not reflect charges or costs; CPT codes may not be complete.