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Hemoglobin, Blood
Test CodeHGB - NOCO
CPT Codes
85018
Preferred Specimen
4.5 ml Whole blood in Purple EDTA tube or K2 Pink EDTA
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
0.25 mL (Microtainer EDTA)
0.25 mL (Microtainer EDTA)
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
| 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
North Colorado Medical Center Laboratory
NLMC
