Hemoglobin

Test Code
Hgb


Alias/See Also
HEMOGLOBIN|HGB


Preferred Specimen
EDTA WHOLE BLOOD


Minimum Volume
4


Instructions
Draw a full, lavender-top (EDTA) tube. Immediately invert several times to mix blood, and send EDTA whole blood at ambient temperature.


Transport Container
LAVENDER-TOP


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday


Reference Range
Both Genders, Age Range 2 Months - 10 Years, Normal 11.0-13.0 gm/dL
Female Gender, Age Range 11-150 Years, Normal 11.3-15.2 gm/dL
Male Gender, Age Range 11-150 Years, Normal 13.5-17.0 gm/dL
Both Genders, Age Range 0 bDays - 1 Month, Normal 15.0-25.0 gm/dL


Performed By
LabFirst



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