Hemoglobin

Alphabetical Test listing

Hemoglobin-450

  
Hemoglobin
  
450
  
85018.2
  
HGB
  
Hgb
  
EDTA whole blood
  

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

If the patient has platelet clumping issues in EDTA, a Lt blue Sodium citrate (NaCit) tube must be collected in addition to the Lavender (EDTA), 4mL tube.

  
5.0 mL
  
3.0 mL
  

Immediately following collection, mix sample thoroughly by gentle inverting 8 - 10 times, to prevent clotting

  

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

  

Refrigerated (preferred) - 48 hours

Ambient (OK) - 24 hours

  
5 days
  
  • Improper label (unlabeled or mislabeled)
  • Clotted specimen
  • Improper anticoagulant or ratio
  • Hemolysis
  • Delay in transport
  • Improper storage/transport temperature
  
AHL - Hematology: H
  
Daily
  
1 day
Stat - 1 hour
  

Sysmex

  

 

      Age

   Sex

    Range

    gm/dL

0 - <1 day

 

14.5 – 22.5

1 – 7 days

 

13.5 – 19.5

8 - 14 days

 

12.5 – 20.5

15 - 30 days

 

10.0 – 18.0

31 days - 2 mos

 

9.0 – 14.0

3 – 6 mos

 

9.5 – 13.5

6 mos – 2 yrs

 

10.5 – 13.5

2 – 6 yrs

 

11.5 – 15.5

6 – 12 yrs

 

11.5 – 15.6

12 – 18 yrs

Male 

13.0 – 16.0

12 – 18 yrs

Female

12.0 – 16.0

>18 yrs

Male

13.5 – 17.5

>18 yrs

Female

12.0 – 16.0

 

  
85018
  
Yes
  
  
11/30/2001
  
04/09/2024
  
01/03/2024