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Hemoglobin & Hematocrit, Blood
Test CodeH&H (cs) - NOCO
CPT Codes
85014 - hematocrit; 85018 - hemoglobin
Preferred Specimen
4.5 ml Whole bloodin Purple EDTA tube
Minimum Volume
Specimen Stability
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
Whole Blood EDTA | Ambient | 24 hours |
Whole Blood EDTA | Refrigerate | 48 hours |
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis, clotted
Methodology
Automated
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday; Continuously
Report Available
Same day
Reference Range
HEMOGLOBIN
Critical values (automatic call-back): <6.1 g/dL
HEMATOCRIT
Critical values (automatic call-back): <18.1%
Age/Sex | Normal (g/dL) |
0-2 weeks M/F | 14.5-22.5 |
2 weeks-1month M/F | 10.0-18.0 |
1 month - 2 years M/F | 9.5-14.0 |
2-10 years M/F | 11.5-14.5 |
10-18 years M | 13.0-16.0 |
10-18 years F | 12.0-15.0 |
>18 years M | 13.5-17.0 |
>18 years F | 12.0-16.0 |
Critical values (automatic call-back): <6.1 g/dL
HEMATOCRIT
Age/Sex | Normal (%) |
0-2 weeks M/F | 42-68 |
2 weeks-1month M/F | 31-55 |
1 month - 2 years M/F | 32-42 |
2-10 years M/F | 33-43 |
10-18 years M | 36-47 |
10-18 years F | 35-45 |
>18 years M | 40-53 |
>18 years F | 35-48 |
Critical values (automatic call-back): <18.1%
Performing Laboratory
Banner Fort Collins Medical Center Laboratory
McKee Medical Center Laboratory
North Colorado Medical Center Laboratory
Summit View Laboratory
Sterling Regional Medical Center
East Morgan County Hospital