Hemoglobin, Blood

Test Code

HGB

CPT Codes
85018

Preferred Specimen

Testing should be performed within 4 hours of draw.
Draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube, and send 3 mL (minimum volume: 1 mL) of blood. If it is necessary to delay testing, blood may be stored at ambient temperature for up to 24 hours.

Transport Temperature

Ambient ≤4 hours

Methodology
Sysmex XE-5000

Setup Schedule

Monday through Sunday

Reference Range

TEST	UNITS	AGE	MALE	FEMALE
Hemoglobin	g/dL	0-14 days	13.9-19.1	13.4-20
		15-30 days	10.0-15.3	10.8-14.6
		31-60 days	8.9-12.7	9.2-11.4
		61-180 days	9.6-12.4	9.9-12.4
		6 months-<2 yrs	10.1-12.5	10.2-12.7
		2-9 yrs	11.5-14.5	11.5-14.5
		9-17 yrs	12.5-16.1	12.0-15.0
		17-127 yrs	14-18	12.0-16.0

Performed By
North Mississippi Medical Center Pathology Department

Performing Laboratory
NMMC Pathology Department

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.