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Hematocrit
Description
Hematocrit
Test Code
5014
Specimen
Whole blood
Volume
Tube fill capacity
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Container
Lavender-top (EDTA) tube
Collection
Invert tube 8 to 10 times immediately after tube is filled at the time of collection.
Storage Instructions
Maintain specimen at room temperature.
HCG, Qualitative
Description
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG), β-Subunit, Qualitative
Test Code
4703
Specimen
Serum
Volume
0.8 mL
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Container
Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
Collection
If a red-top tube is used, transfer separated serum to a plastic transport tube.
Storage Instructions
Room temperature
HCG, Quantitative
Description
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG), β-Subunit, Quantitative
Test Code
4702
Specimen
Serum
Volume
0.8 mL
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Container
Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
Collection
If a red-top tube is used, transfer separated serum to a plastic transport tube.
Storage Instructions
Room temperature
Hemoglobin
Description
Hemoglobin (Hb)
Test Code
5018
Specimen
Whole blood
Volume
Tube fill capacity
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Container
Lavender-top (EDTA) tube
Collection
Invert tube 8 to 10 times immediately after tube is filled at the time of collection.
Storage Instructions
Maintain specimen at room temperature.
Hemoglbin (Hb) A1C
Description
Hemoglobin (Hb) A1c
Test Code 3036
Synonym
Glycated Hemoglobin
Hgb A1c
Specimen
Whole blood
Volume
4 mL
Container/Collection
Lavender-top (EDTA) tube
Storage Instructions
Maintain specimen at room temperature.
Hep.A Antibody, IgM
Description
Hepatitis A Antibody, IgM
Test Code
6709
Specimen
Serum
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Container
Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube.
Collection
Separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube.
Storage Instructions
Room temperature
Hep.A Antibody, Total
Description
Hepatitis A Virus (HAV) Antibody, Total
Test Code
6708
Specimen
Serum
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Container
Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube.
Collection
Separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube.
Storage Instructions
Room temperature
Hep.B Core Antibody, IgM
Description
Hepatitis B Core Antibody, Total
Test Code
6705
Specimen
Serum
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Container
Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube.
Collection
Separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube.
Storage Instructions
Room temperature
Hep.B Surface Antibody
Description
Hepatitis B Surface Antibody, Quantitative
Test Code
6317
Synonym
Anti-HBs
Specimen
Serum or plasma
Minimum Volume
1.5 mL
Container/Collection
Red-top tube, gel-barrier tube, or lavender-top (EDTA) tube. Separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube.
Storage Instructions
Room temperature
Hep.B Surface Antigen
Description
Hepatitis B Surface Antigen
Test Code
7340
Specimen
Serum or plasma
Volume
3.5 mL
Minimum Volume
1.5 mL
Container/Collection
Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube. Separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube.
Storage Instructions
Room temperature
Hep.C Antibody
Description
Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Antibody
Test Code
6803
Specimen
Serum or plasma
Volume
1 mL
Container/Collection
Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube. Separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube.
Storage Instructions
Room temperature
HIV-1/2 Scr. w/Rflx
Description
Human Immunodeficiency Virus 1/2 (HIV-1/2) Antigen/Antibody
Test Code
6703
Specimen
Serum
Volume
2 mL
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Container/Collection
Gel-barrier tube or red-top tube
Storage Instructions
Refrigerate.
Special Instructions
Unopened, gel-barrier tube or red-top tube sent directly to the laboratory.
Homocyst(e)ine
Description
Homocyst(e)ine
Test Code
3090
Specimen
Serum
Volume
2 mL
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Container/Collection
Red-top tube, or gel-barrier tube
Storage Instructions
Room temperature.
hs-CRP (cardiac)
Description
C-Reactive Protein (CRP), High Sensitivity Cardiac
Test Code
6141
Specimen
Serum
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Container/Collection
Red-top tube, or gel-barrier tube
Storage Instructions
Room temperature