Overview

EPIC Code:
LAB291

Soft Test Code:
HGB

Alternate Names

HGB

Specimen Collection & Preparation

Specimen Requirements

3.0 mL Whole Blood in a Lavender Top Tube - EDTA

Transport And Storage

24 hour Ambient
72 hour Refrigerated

Specimens may be rejected due to blood changes or deterioration

Collection Instructions

Mix tube by inversion 5 times
Do not centrifuge
If submitting a specimen that is greater than 24 hours, please also submit a slide for the differential
Specimens must not be clotted. Overfilling or underfilling may allow blood to clot.

Minimum Volume

1.5 mL

Neonatal Volume

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 Yrs: 13.5 - 17.2 g/dL

Females > 14 Yrs: 12.0 - 15.5 g/dL

Critical Ranges:

Pediatric (< = 15 days old) Low Critical Limits

Hgb: < = 10.0 G/DL

Pediatric (< = 15 days old) High Critical Limits

Hgb: > = 24.0 g/dl

Low Critical Limit: Hgb: < = 6.0 g/dl

High Critical Limit: Hgb: > = 19.0 g/dl

Oncology Wards 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