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Hemoglobin, Blood
Test CodeHGB - NOCO
CPT Codes
85018
Preferred Specimen
4.5 ml Whole bloodin Purple EDTA tube
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
McKee Medical Center Laboratory
North Colorado Medical Center Laboratory
Summit View Laboratory
