Hemoglobin

Test Code
HGB, EHGB


Alias/See Also
HGB, EHGB, Hemoglobin, EPOC Hemoglobin


Preferred Specimen
LAV (EDTA)


Other Acceptable Specimens

DKGRN (Dark Green Whole Blood)
Heparinzed Syringe (Whole Blood) for EPOC or WB testing methods




Setup Schedule
24x7


Reference Range
 
 Age/Gender
Reference Range CRITICAL
0-14 D 12.5- 24.5 <7.0    >25.0
14 D-60 D 10.7- 17.3 <7.0    >23.0
60 d-24 month 9.9- 14.5 <7.0    >23.0
2 yr-6 yr 10.3- 14.9 <7.0    >23.0
6-11 years 10.6- 15.2 <7.0    >23.0
16 yr-adult F 12.0- 16.0 <6.0    >23.0 
16 yr-adult M 14.0- 18.0 <6.0     >23.0, 
Location specific reference ranges and critical Values may
apply for Labor and delivery locations and dialysis locations
 


Performing Laboratory
CRMC Laboratory
CCMC Laboratory
FHSH Laboratory
CRMC and CCMC POC (EPOC)



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.