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HelpTest Code LAB4113 HEMOGLOBIN & HEMATOCRIT (H&H)
Specimen Type
EDTA whole Blood (Lavender Top Tube)
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
Ambient: 1 day
Refrigerated: 2 days
Method
Automated
Reference Ranges
Hemoglobin g/dL
0-3 days 14.5-22.5
3-7 days 13.5-21.5
7-14 days 12.5-20.5
14-30 days 10.0-18.0
30-60 days 9.0-14.0
2-5 mo 9.5-13.5
6-24 mo 11.5-13.5
2-6 yrs 11.5-13.5
6-12 yrs 11.5-15.5
12-18 yrs
Male 13.0-16.0
Female 13.0-16.0
18 yrs+
Male 13.7-16.7
Female 11.6-15.5
Hematocrit %
0-3 days 45.0-67.0
3-7 days 42.0-66.0
7-14 days 39.0-63.0
14-30 days 31.0-55.0
30-60 days 28.0-42.0
2-6 mo 29.0-41.0
6-24 mo 33.0-39.0
2-6 yrs 34.0-40.0
6-12 yrs 35.0-45.0
12-18 yrs
Male 37.0-49.0
Female 36.0-46.0
18 yrs+
Male 40.0-50.0
Female 35.0-46.0
Synonyms
H & H; Hgb & Hct
Test Components
Hemoglobin, g/dL; Hematocrit, %.
CPT Codes
85018, 85014