Hemoglobin, Blood

Test Code

HGB - NOCO

CPT Codes
85018

Preferred Specimen

4.5 ml Whole bloodin Purple EDTA tube

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL
0.25 mL (Microtainer EDTA)
Note: For neonate requirements see Neonate Minimum Blood Volumes

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

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

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
Ogallala Community 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.