Overview

EPIC Code:
LAB291

Soft Test Code:
HGB

Alternate Names

HGB

Specimen Collection & Preparation

Specimen Requirements:

-OR-

3.0 mL Whole Blood in a Lavender Top Tube - EDTA

Minimum Volume:

1.5 mL Whole Blood*

* This volume does not allow for repeat testing

Collection Instructions:

Mix tube by inversion 5 times

Do not centrifuge

Specimens must not be clotted. Overfilling or underfilling may allow blood to clot.

Rejection Criteria:

Specimens may be rejected due to blood changes or deterioration.

Clotted specimens

Transport and Storage:

Ambient (18-24°C): 24 Hours

Refrigerated (2-8°C): 72 Hours

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

Pediatric:
0 days to 15 days: 15.4 - 22.0 g/dL
16 days to 1 month: 13.4 - 18.0 g/dL
1 month to 2 months: 10.5 - 17.0 g/dL
2 months to 4 months: 9.4 - 13.0 g/dL
4 months to 6 months: 10.0 - 14.0 g/dL
6 months to 1 year: 10.5 - 14.0 g/dL
1 year to 6 years: 11.0 - 14.0 g/dL
6 years to 14 years: 12.0 - 15.5 g/dL

Males >14 Years:

13.5 - 17.2 g/dL

Females >14 Years:

12.0 - 15.5 g/dL

Critical Ranges:

Pediatric (<= 15 days old) Low Critical Limit:

HGB: <= 10.0 g/dL

Pediatric (<= 15 days old) High Critical Limit:

HGB: >= 24.0 g/dL

Low Critical Limit: <= 6.0 g/dL

High Critical Limit: >= 19.0 g/dL

Inpatient Oncology at PRMC Low Critical Limit: <= 5.0 g/dL

OHP Low Critical Limit: <= 7.5 g/dL

Methodology:

Blood Cell Analyzer

Production Schedule

Days Performed

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Departments

Hematology

Stat Eligible

Coding & Compliance

CDM

01432998

CPT Coding

85018

Hemoglobin