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Test Code LAB291 Hemoglobin

Clinical Information

Screening test for anemia or erythrocytosis.

Synonym

  • HGB

Specimen Required

Preferred Container/Tube: Lavender Top
Acceptable Container/Tube: Lavender Top
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1.5 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Ambient: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 48 hours

Rejection Due To

  • Gross hemolysis
  • Clotted specimens

Reference Values

FEMALE MALE
0-7 days: 13.4-20.0 g/dL
8-14 days: 13.4-20.0 g/dL
15-30 days: 10.8-14.6 g/dL
31-60 days: 9.2-11.4 g/dL
61-179 days: 9.9-12.4 g/dL
180 days-2 years: 10.2-12.7 g/dL
2-5 years: 10.2-12.7 g/dL
6-11 years: 10.6-13.2 g/dL
12-17 years: 10.8-13.3 g/dL
18+ years: 11.4-15.2 g/dL
0-7 days: 13.9-19.1 g/dL
8-14 days: 13.9-19.1 g/dL
15-30 days: 10.0-15.3 g/dL
31-60 days: 8.9-12.7 g/dL
61-179 days: 9.6-12.4 g/dL
180 days-2 years: 10.1-12.5 g/dL
2-5 years: 10.2-12.7 g/dL
6-11 years: 10.7-13.4 g/dL
12-17 years: 11.0-14.5 g/dL
18+ years: 13.4-16.8 g/dL

Method Description

Photometrically measured.

Performing Lab

Clinical Lab UH
Clinical Lab University East
Clinical Lab James
Clinical Lab Martha Morehouse
Clinical Lab Spielman
Clinical Lab West Campus

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

Same day/1 day

Reporting Name

Hemoglobin

CPT Code Information

85018

LOINC Code Information

718-7