HEMOGLOBIN

Test Code
HGB


CPT Codes
85018

Preferred Specimen
WHOLE BLOOD


Transport Container
LAV TUBE


Transport Temperature
RT- 24 HRS


Setup Schedule
Set Up:
Report Available:


Reference Range
HEMOGLOBIN GM/DL 0Y 00M F 14.5-22.5 0Y 00M M 14.5-22.5 0Y 00M F 13.5-21.5 0Y 00M M 13.5-21.5 0Y 00M F 12.5-20.5 0Y 00M M 12.5-20.5 0Y 00M F 10.0-18.0 0Y 00M M 10.0-18.0 0Y 01M F 9.0-14.0 0Y 01M M 9.0-14.0 0Y 02M F 9.5-13.5 0Y 02M M 9.5-13.5 0Y 06M F 10.5-13.5 0Y 06M M 10.5-13.5 2Y 00M F 11.5-13.5 2Y 00M M 11.5-13.5 6 F 11.5-15.5 6 M 11.5-15.5 12 F 13.0-15.0 12 M 13.0-15.0 18 F 12.0-16.0 18 M 13.5-17.5


Clinical Significance
This test measures the amount of hemoglobin in the blood which carries oxygen throughout the body.


Performing Laboratory
LMH - Hematology  x3770 or 3769



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.