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Hemoglobin, Blood
MessageDay(s) Test Set Up: Monday through Sunday
Test Code
HGB
CPT Codes
85018
Instructions
Draw a full, lavender-top (EDTA) tube and send EDTA whole blood.
Transport Container
Lavender Top (EDTA) Tube
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Clotted blood is not acceptable
Methodology
Coulter Impedance
Reference Range
HGB:
Newborns: 14.5-22.5 g/dL
2 months-5 years: 9.0-14.0 g/dL
6-12 years: 11.5-15.5 g/dL
Male:
13-18 years: 13.0-16.0 g/dL
>19 years: 13.5-17-5 g/dL
Females:
>13 year: 12.0-16.0 g/dL
Alarm values: <8.0 g/dL or >20.0 g/dL
Newborns: 14.5-22.5 g/dL
2 months-5 years: 9.0-14.0 g/dL
6-12 years: 11.5-15.5 g/dL
Male:
13-18 years: 13.0-16.0 g/dL
>19 years: 13.5-17-5 g/dL
Females:
>13 year: 12.0-16.0 g/dL
Alarm values: <8.0 g/dL or >20.0 g/dL
Clinical Significance
Useful for determining blood loss or need for transfusion.
Last Updated: August 30, 2012
