Ordering Recommendation
Mnemonic
HGB
Methodology
Flow Cytometry
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
Within 24 hours
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimens from New York clients will be sent out to a New York DOH approved laboratory, if possible.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Lavender (EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA).
Specimen Preparation
Mix specimen thoroughly. Transport 3 mL whole blood. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions
Frozen specimens. Clotted specimens.
Remarks
Stability
Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 48 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reference Interval
Effective May 16, 2016
Age |
0 days |
1-6 days |
7-13 days |
14-29 days |
30-60 days |
61-90 days |
91-180 days |
6 - 23 months |
2-5 years |
6-11 years |
12-17 years |
18 years and older |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Male (g/dL) | 13.5-19.5 | 14.5-22.5 | 13.5-21.5 | 12.5-20.5 | 10.0-18.0 | 9.0-14.0 | 9.5-13.5 | 10.5-13.5 | 11.5-13.5 | 11.5-15.5 | 13.0-16.0 | 14.8-17.8 |
Female (g/dL) | 13.5-19.5 | 14.5-22.5 | 13.5-21.5 | 12.5-20.5 | 10.0-18.0 | 9.0-14.0 | 9.5-13.5 | 10.5-13.5 | 11.5-13.5 | 11.5-15.5 | 12.0-16.0 | 12.6-15.9 |
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
FDA
Note
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
85018
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0040085 | Hemoglobin | 718-7 |
* Component test codes cannot be used to order tests. The information provided here is not sufficient for interface builds; for a complete test mix, please click the sidebar link to access the Interface Map.
Aliases
- Hb
- Hgb
Hemoglobin