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Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.
A hemoglobin test measures the amount of hemoglobin in the blood. Hemoglobin is a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen to organs and tissues and transports carbon dioxide from organs and tissues back to the lungs.
If a hemoglobin test reveals that the hemoglobin level is lower than normal, it means the person has a low red blood cell count (anemia). Anemia can have many different causes, including vitamin deficiencies, bleeding and chronic diseases.
If a hemoglobin test shows a higher than normal level, there are several potential causes – the blood disorder polycythemia vera, living at a high altitude, smoking and dehydration.
A hemoglobin test is used to find out how much hemoglobin is in the blood. It is most often used to determine if the person has low levels of RBC, a condition known as anemia.
In addition to identifying anemia, a hemoglobin test can be involved in the diagnosis of other health problems like liver and kidney disease, blood disorders, malnutrition, some kinds of cancer, and heart and lung conditions.
If a person has been treated for anemia or other conditions that can affect hemoglobin levels, a hemoglobin test may be ordered to check the person’s response to treatment and monitor the progression of the person’s overall health.
A hemoglobin test measures the volume of the protein hemoglobin found in the body’s RBC. It is measured in grams per deciliter (g/dL) of blood or grams per liter (g/L) of blood.
Hemoglobin is one component of RBC and gives these cells their distinct red color. The main function of hemoglobin is to carry oxygen to cells throughout the body. It also has a role in transporting carbon dioxide from the organs and tissues back to the lungs where it can be exhaled.
When measured as part of a CBC test, other blood components may be measured including:
Statement on Medical Necessity
All ordered tests should be medically necessary for the diagnosis or detection of disease, illness, impairment, symptom, syndrome, or disorder and the results should be used in the medical management and treatment decisions for the patient. Solaris requires ICD-10 codes with each order for lab testing and both the tests ordered and the diagnosis should be documented in the provider’s medical record for the patient. The United States Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General, takes the position that a provider who orders medically unnecessary tests may be subject to civil penalties.
Panels and Profiles
Solaris offers Providers the convenience of ordering test combinations in a group at times with the flexibility to choose appropriate test(s) for individual patients. Providers should only order those tests that he or she believes are medically necessary for each patient, and a lesser inclusive profile or individual tests should be ordered if not all tests in the test combination/profile are medically necessary. All tests offered in a test combination/profile may be ordered separately as individual tests. Solaris encourages clients to contact their Solaris representative if the testing configurations shown do not meet individual needs for any reason, or if some other combination of procedures is needed.
CPT Codes
CPT Codes listed are in accordance with Current Procedural Terminology, a publication of the American Medical Association. CPT codes are the responsibility of the billing party and are listed here for informational purposes. Correct coding may vary from one carrier to another. Solaris may bill specific carriers using codes other than what is shown.
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