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Test Code HGBHCT HEMOGLOBIN & HEMATOCRIT

Important Note

Microtainers must be filled to second mark.

Additional Codes

HGBHCT

Methodology

Automated Hematology Analyzer

Specimen Requirements

EDTA Whole Blood

Container/Tube: Lavender (EDTA)

Specimen Volume: Fill tube to appropriate line (Microtainers must be filled to  Second Mark).

Collection:

  1. Prefer to receive specimen within 12 hours of collection.
  2. Store and transport refrigerated.

 

Specimen Transport/Stability

Refrigerated - 24 hours

Specimen Rejection

1. Clotted specimen

2. Hemolyzed specimen

3. Exceed stability requirments

4. Underfilled tube

5. Unlabeled specimen

 

Maximum Laboratory Time

24 - 48 hours

Reference Ranges

 

Hemoglobin gm / dL
Newborn 16.8-21.2
7 days  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
15 yrs M 14.0-18.0
Hematocrit %
Newborn 53.6-66.4
7 days  42.5-62.5
1 mo 35.0-49.0
3 mos 30.0-42.0
6 mos 30.5-40.5
1 yr 30.0-41.0
7 yrs 34.0-40.0
15 yrs F 38.0-47.0
15 yrs M 40.0-54.0

 

Day(s) Test Set Up

Daily

Test Classification and CPT Coding

85018

85014