HEMOGLOBIN & HEMATOCRIT
| Synonyms: | HGB |
| Computer Code: | (HB) |
| Specimen Collection: | 2 mL blood (lavender top EDTA tube). Pediatrics: EDTA microtainer with 500 uL (0.5 mL) blood. |
| Minimum Volume: | 0.5 mL |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Refrigerate. Must be received same day. |
| Reference Values: | HGB: Male ≥13 years: 13.6–16.7 g/dL, Female ≥13 years: 11.0–14.7 g/dL, PEDIATRIC HGB (Male & Female): 6 years up to 13 years: 11.0–13.9 g/dL, 3 months up to 6 years: 10.5–13.5 g/dL, 15 days up to 3 months: 10.5–14.0 g/dL, 2 days up to 15 days: 12.5 – 18.5 g/dL, 0 day up to 2 days: 12.5 – 18.9 g/dL; HCT: Male ≥13 years: 40.0-49.0%, Female ≥13 years: 33.0-44.0%, PEDIATRIC HCT (Male & Female): 6 years up to 13 years: 34.0-41.5%, 3 months up to 6 years: 31.0-40.1%, 15 days up to 3 months: 30.5-42.0%, 2 days up to 15 days: 38.0-55.0%, 0 day up to 2 days: 37.1-55.9% |
| Lab Code: | Hematology |
| Requisition: | C/H 23 ABN.pdf#http://23 ABN.pdf# |
| Test Frequency: | Daily |
| Routine TAT: | 4 hrs |
| Stat TAT: | 30 min |
| CPT Code(s): | 85018 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |