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Test Code Hgb Hemoglobin

Useful For

Used to determine the amount of hemoglobin in blood. Hemoglobin is a protein in your red blood cells that carries oxygen to our body’s organs and tissues and transports carbon dioxide from organs and tissues back to the lungs.

Collection Method

Venous draw, Capillary Draw

Minimum Volume

Adult: 1 mL, Pediatric 300 uL

Container

Purple (EDTA)

Preferred Specimen

Whole Blood

Acceptable Specimens

EDTA Whole Blood, BD EDTA MAP tube

Reference or Target Ranges

Hemoglobin

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Males  
Birth – 7 days 13.5 – 22.0 g/dL
8 – 14 days 12.5 – 21.0 g/dL
15 days – 1 month 10.0 – 20.0 g/dL
2 – 5 months 10.0 – 14.0 g/dL
6 months – 2 years 10.5 – 13.5 g/dL
2 years 11.0 – 14.0 g/dL
3 – 5 years 11.0 – 14.5 g/dL
6 – 11 years 12.0 – 14.0 g/dL
12 -15 12.8 – 16.0 g/dL
Adults 13.5 – 17.5 g/dL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reportable Units

g/dL

Critical Value

Parameter Low value High value
Hemoglobin (8 weeks and up) <6 g/dL >21 g/dL
Hemoglobin (0 – 8 weeks) <7 g/dL >24 g/dL

Reasons for Rejection

Hemolysis Threshold N/A
Icterus Threshold N/A
Lipemia Threshold N/A
Other Clotted; QNS, Contaminated; Improperly labeled

Specimen Stability

Ambient Up to 24 hours at room temperature
Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) 24 Hours
Frozen(-70°C to 0°C) N/A

Performance Information

Days and Time Performed 24/7
Expected Turn Around Time Stat within 1 hour of arrival in lab
Routine within 4 hours of arrival in lab
Stat Availabilty Yes
Performing Bench UH, WCH Hematology
Methodology/Method Description Sysmex – Hemoglobin (HGB) is converted to SLS-hemoglobin and read photometrically.

Special Handling

Room Temp

CPT Codes

85018