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Hemoglobin
0040085
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Ordering Recommendation
Mnemonic
HGB
Methodology
Flow Cytometry
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
Within 24 hours
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
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
No compliance statements are in use for this test.
Note
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
85018
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 0040085 | Hemoglobin | 718-7 |
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Aliases
- Hb
- Hgb
Hemoglobin
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