Hemoglobin (HGB)

Department: Hematology
Test Synonym(s): LAB291, HGB, HGB Blood Quantitative, Hemoglobin Quantitative
CPT Codes: 85018
Methodology: Sysmex
Reference Range: Male: 14.0-18.1 g/dL; Female: 11.8-16.0 g/dL; Peds:up to 7 days: 13.5-22.6 g/dL; Peds: 7-30 days: 12.5-20.6 g/dL; Peds: 30 days-2 months 10.0-18.1 g/dL;Peds: 2 months-6 months: 9.0-14.0 g/dL;Peds: 6 months-6 years: 10.5-13.5 g/dL; Peds: 7-11years: 11.4-15.5g/dL; 12-+17years: 12.0-16.0g/dL
Tube Type: Lavender top tube (EDTA)
Specimen: Whole Blood
Pediatric Requirements: Lavender top (EDTA) tube (to fill line only) or 0.5 mL EDTA microtainer
Volume: 2 mL
Minimum Volume: 500uL
Temperature: Room Temperature or refrigerated
Stability: 24 hours if refrigerated
Reasons for Rejection: QNS, clotted, specimen age
Days Performed: Daily
Times Performed: Continuous
TAT: Stat: 1 hour
Special Instructions: Deliver to lab within 4 hours. Draw 2 mL to fill line only or may draw EDTA microtainer.

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