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Test Code HGB Hemoglobin

Alias

Hemoglobin

Collection Method

Venous Collection

Container

Lavender EDTA tube

Instructions/Special Handling

None

Preferred Specimen

Lavender EDTA

Acceptable Specimes

  • Whole Blood
    • Lavender EDTA tube

Units

g/dL

Reference Ranges

Male

Age Normal Range
0 days - 3 days 14,5 - 22.5 g/dL
3 days - 14 days 12.5 - 20.5 g/dL
14 days - 1 month 10.0 - 18.0 g/dL
1 month - 6 months 9.0 - 14.0 g/dL
6 months - 2 years 10.5 - 13.5 g/dL
2 years - 6 years 11.5 - 13.5 g/dL
6 years - 12 years 11.5 - 15.5 g/dL
>12 years 13.0 - 17.5 g/dL

Female

Age Normal Range
0 days - 3 days 14,5 - 22.5 g/dL
3 days - 14 days 12.5 - 20.5 g/dL
14 days - 1 month 10.0 - 18.0 g/dL
1 month - 6 months 9.0 - 14.0 g/dL
6 months - 2 years 10.5 - 13.5 g/dL
2 years - 6 years 11.5 - 13.5 g/dL
6 years - 12 years 11.5 - 15.5 g/dL
>12 years 11.9 - 15.5 g/dL

Critical Values

</=7,0 g/dL

 

Reasons for Rejection

Hemolysis N/A
Icterus N/A
Lipemia N/A
Other QNS, Contaminated, Improperly labeled, Improper specimen type, Clotted

 

Specimen Stability

Ambient (15-25°C) 24 hours
Refrigerated (2-8°C) 7 days
Frozen (-20°C) Unacceptable

 

Performing Site

Boone Health Laboratory

Performance Information

Days/Times Performed Daily 24/7
Expected Turn around Time Same day
Methodology/Method Description Sysmex - Hydrodynamic focusing and flow cytometry

 

CPT Code(s)

83051

Panel Components

N/A