Immediate Care Hemoglobin and Hematocrit

General Information

Lab Name

Immediate Care HGB and HCT

Lab Code

WHCTG

Epic Name

Immediate Care HGB and HCT

Synonyms

Hematocrit-Whole Blood

Components

Code	Name
WHB	Immediate Care Hemoglobin

Specimen Type: Blood
Collection: 3 mL ARTERIAL/VENOUS BLOOD in Radiometer Smooth E Syringe, NO AIR BUBBLES, Cap Syringe, and transport to Lab Immediately
Quantity: Requested: Entire specimen
Minimum: 2.0 mL whole blood

Receiving Instructions: Log in as STAT, deliver to Blood Gas Bench IMMEDIATELY

Lab Department

Chemistry, Whole Blood(CHW)

Frequency

Daily

Available STAT?

Yes

Performing Location(s)

HMC	Chemistry, Automated 206-520-4600 325 9th Ave, Rm # GWH-47, Seattle, WA 98104-2420
UW-NW	Main Lab 206-668-1344 UW Medical Center – Northwest 1550 N 115th Street, A200 Seattle, WA 98133
UW-MT	Chemistry, Blood Gas 206-520-4600 Clinical Lab, Room NW220, University of Washington Medical Center, 1959 NE Pacific street, Seattle, WA 98195