HEMOGLOBIN
| 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: | MALE (Adult): 13.6-16.7 GM/DL FEMALE (Adult): 11.0-14.7 GM/DL PEDIATRIC: HGB (Male/Female): 0day-1day: 12.5-18.9 GM/DL, 2days-14days: 12.5-18.5 GM/DL, 15days-90days: 10.5-14.0 GM/DL, 91days-6years: 10.5-13.5 GM/DL, 6years-13years: 11.0-13.9 GM/DL |
| 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 |