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Test Code LAB4111 HEMOGLOBIN

Specimen Type

Lavender Top  (K2 EDTA whole blood)

 

Specimen Volume

4 mL

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Microtainers must be filled to the second mark

Turnaround Time

STAT: 1 hour
Routine: 4 hours

Test Schedule

Daily

Sample Stability

Sysmex: Ambient: 1 day
Refrigerated: 2 days

Method

Automated

Reference Ranges

HGB, g/dL

Male

0-14 days: 13.9-19.1

15 days-4 weeks: 10.0-15.3

5 weeks-7 weeks: 8.9-12.7

8 weeks-5 months: 9.6-12.4

6 months-23 months: 10.1-12.5

24 months-35 months: 10.2-12.7

3-5 years: 11.4-14.3

6-8 years: 11.5-14.3

9-10 years: 11.8-14.7

11-14 years: 12.4-15.7

15-17 years: 13.3-16.9

Adult Male: 13.7-16.7

Female

0-14 days: 13.4-20.0

15 days-4 weeks: 10.8-14.6

5 weeks-7 weeks: 9.2-11.4

8 weeks-5 months: 9.9-12.4

6 months-35 months: 10.2-12.7

3-5 years: 11.4-14.3

6-8 years: 11.5-14.3

9-10 years: 11.8-14.7

11-17 years: 11.9-14.8

Adult Female: 11.6-15.5

Synonyms

Hgb

Test Components

Hemoglobin, g/dL.

CPT Codes

85018