HEMOGLOBIN & HEMATOCRIT (H & H)

Test Code
LAB30475


CPT Codes
85018

Preferred Specimen
One 3mL lavender top tube
Pediatric Volume: One lavender top microtainer (0.5 mLblood)


Minimum Volume
1 mL blood(Adult)


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Ambient: 24 hours   Refrigerated: 48 hours


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Clotted specimen or questionable specimen integrity due to improper collection.


Methodology
Sysmex XN 10

Setup Schedule
Sunday-Saturday


Reference Range
MALE:
Age HGB g/dL HCT %
≥ 18 years 13.4-17.5 38.9-52.0
12-18 years 11.0-14.5 33.9-43.5
6-12 years 10.7-13.4 32.2-39.8
2-6 years 10.2-12.7 31.0-37.7
181 days- 2 years 10.1-12.5 30.8-37.8
61-180 days 9.6-12.4 28.6-37.2
31-60 days 8.9-12.7 26.8-37.5
15-30 days 10.0-15.30 30.5-45.0
0-14 days 13.9-19.1 39.8-53.6


FEMALE
Age HGB g/dL HCT %
≥ 18 years 11.5-16.0 34.8-46.0
12-18 years 10.8-13.3 33.4-40.4
6-12 years 10.6-13.2 32.4-39.5
2-6 years 10.2-12.7 31.2-37.8
181 days- 2 years 10.2-12.7 30.9-37.9
61-180 days 9.9-12.4 29.5-37.1
31-60 days 9.2-11.4 27.7-35.1
15-30 days 10.8-14.6 32.0-44.5
0-14 days 13.4-20.0 39.6-57.2


Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.
Bluefield Pavilion Campus
Berkeley Medical Center
Barnesville Hospital
Braxton County Memorial
Camden Clark Medical Center
Camden Clark Medical Center
Fairmont Medical Center
Garrett Regional Medical Center
Harrison Community Hospital
Jackson General Hospital
Jefferson Medical Center
Princeton Community Hospital
Potomac Valley Hospital
Reynolds Memorial Hospital
Summersville Regional Medical Center
St. Joseph’s Hospital
United Hospital Center
Uniontown Hospital
Wetzel County Hospital
Wheeling Hospital




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.