Test Name: | Hemoglobin (HGB) |
Epic Order Code: | LAB291 | | |
CPT Code: | 85018 | | |
Specimen(s) Type: | Whole blood; 2.0 mL minimum volume |
Acceptable Container(s): | Top is purple (lavender). |
Testing Schedule: | 24 hours/day, 7 days/week |
Turn Around Time: | STAT: 1 hour | | |
| Routine: 4 hours | | |
Collection Information: | No special patient preparation is required. Obtain specimen by standard collection procedures. |
Transport Information: | Deliver to lab immediately. All specimens must be signed into the laboratory. |
Reference Clients: | If unable to deliver to the lab immediately, store and transport specimen at 2-8° C. Specimen must be received in the lab within 48 hours. |
Causes for Rejection: | Improperly labeled, incorrect container, contaminated, insufficient quantity, incorrect/delay in transport, grossly hemolyzed, clotted. |
Reference Range: | Age | Male g/dL | Female g/dL |
| 0 - 14 days: | 13.9 - 19.1 | 13.4 - 20.0 |
| 15 - 30 days: | 10.0 - 15.3 | 10.8 - 14.6 |
| 31 - 60 days: | 8.9 - 12.7 | 9.2 - 114. |
| 61 - 180 days: | 9.6 - 12.4 | 9.9 - 12.4 |
| 181 days - 2 yrs: | 10.1 - 12.5 | 10.2 - 12.7 |
| 2 - 5 yrs: | 10.2 - 12.7 | 10.2 - 12.7 |
| 6 - 11 yrs: | 10.7 - 13.4 | 10.6 - 13.2 |
| 12 - 17 yrs: | 11.0 - 14.5 | 10.8 - 13.3 |
| > 18 yrs: | 13.0 - 17.0 | 12.0 - 15.0 |
| Critical: < 5 or > 20 g/dL |
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