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Hemoglobin/Hematocrit, Blood
Test CodeHH
CPT Codes
85014,85018
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.
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 | ||
Hematocrit | % | 0-14 days | 39.8-53.6 | 39.6-57.2 |
15-30 days | 30.5-45.0 | 32-44.5 | ||
31-60 days | 26.8-37.5 | 27.7-35.1 | ||
61-180 days | 28.6-37.2 | 29.5-37.1 | ||
6 months-<2 yrs | 30.8-37.8 | 30.9-37.9 | ||
2-9 yrs | 33-43 | 33-43 | ||
9-17 yrs | 36-47 | 35-45 | ||
17-127 yrs | 42-52 | 37-47 |
Performed By
North Mississippi Medical Center Pathology Department
Performing Laboratory
NMMC Pathology Department