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Hemoglobin

Test Code
HGB


CPT Codes
85018

Preferred Specimen
EDTA (Lavender) Tube


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Clotted, Fibrinated, Hemolyzed, Incorrect collection site


Reference Range
Age Range Sex Reference Low (g/dL) Reference High (g/dL)
0 Min 2 Weeks All 14.5 20.5
2 Weeks 1 Month All 10.4 17.5
1 Month 6 Months All 9.9 13.7
6 Months 6 Years All 11.0 14.0
6 Years 12 Years All 11.5 15.5
12 Years 18 Years Male 13.0 16.0
12 Years 18 Years Female 12.0 16.0
18 Years 150 Years Male 13.2 17.4
18 Years 150 Years Female 11.8 15.8


Performing Laboratory
This test is performed at the following locations:
  1. MercyOne Siouxland Medical Laboratory
  2. MercyOne Dakota Dunes Medical Laboratory



Last Updated: May 7, 2025


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.