Hemoglobin, Measured, Arterial Whole Blood

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Heparinized Syringe On Ice

Container Whole Blood Required

1.0 ml whole blood in a heparinized syringe on ice or Gel / Non Gel Green Top tube on ice.

Critical Value

<5.0 and >20.0 g/dL

Summary Test Name

Hemoglobin, Measured, Arterial Whole Blood

Specimen Stability

1 hour if refrigerated and on ice

Minimum Volume

1.0 mL

Specimen Transport

Refrigerate

Specimen Preparation In House

Keep on ice until analyzed

Stat Availability

24 hours a day, seven days a week

Test Turnaround Time Routines And Stats

1 hour

Reference Value

Male/Female and all ages the same: 12.0 – 18.0 g/dL

Additional Test Information

Must be on Ice