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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 Rejection

1. Clotted specimen

2. Hemolyzed specimen

3. Exceed stability requirments

4. Underfilled tube

5. Unlabeled specimen

 

Maximum Laboratory Time

24 - 48 hours

Specimen Transport/Stability

Refrigerated - 24 hours

Test Classification and CPT Coding

85018

85014

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