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HelpTest Code LAB2838 Hemoglobin, Free - Urine
Additional Codes
HGBFR U
Collection:
Specimen: Urine, Random
Container:10 mL Yellow Top Plastic Urine No Additive Tube BD# 364979. Tubes containing a clot activator or the Urine Tiger top are unacceptable.
Volume: 7 ml
Stability:
Unpreserved (sterile container):
- Room Temperature: 1 Hour
- Refrigerated: Unacceptable
- Frozen at -20°C: Acceptable (long term after adjustment)
Note: If specimen delivery is delayed past 1 hour, check the pH of the specimen and adjust pH to 7.0 - 7.5 using sodium hydroxide and freeze aliquot.
Turn Around Time (TAT):
STAT: 1 HOUR
Routine: 2 HOURS
Test Availability:
Daily / 24 Hours / Available STAT
Reference Interval:
Negative
Performing Laboratory Section
Urinalysis / UMC MAIN LABORATORY