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Test Code HGB HEMOGLOBIN

Additional Codes

HGB

HEMOGLOBIN

Methodology

Automated Hematology Analyzer

Specimen Requirements

EDTA Whole Blood

Container: Lavender top tube (EDTA)

Specimen Collection: Fill tube to appropriate line; Microtainers must be filled to SECOND mark

  1. Fill tube to appropriate line.
  2. Prefer to receive specimen within 12 hours of collection.
  3. Prefer specimen to be stored and transported refrigerated.

Specimen Rejection

1. Clotted specimen

2. Hemolyzed specimen

3. Exceed stability requirements

4. Underfilled tube

5. Unlabeled specimen

Maximum Laboratory Time

24 - 48 hours

Specimen Transport/Stability

Refrigerate

Test Classification and CPT Coding

85018

Day(s) Test Set Up

Daily

Reference Ranges

Hemoglobin              gm/dL 
Newborn         16.8 - 21.2
1 wk         14.3 - 22.3
1 mo         11.3 - 17.3
3 mos           9.9 - 14.5
6 mos           9.8 - 13.8
7 yrs         11.5 - 13.5
12 yrs         11.0 - 16.0
15 yrs   F         12.0 - 16.0
             M         14.0 - 18.0

Appropriate comments are generated with report if sample integrity is compromised.

CRITICAL VALUE: REFER TO LH-W CRITICAL VALUES POLICY