Hemoglobin

Alphabetical Test listing

Hemoglobin-450

Test name:

Hemoglobin

Test number:

450

Excellian order number:

85018.2

Abbreviation:

HGB

Alternate names:

Hgb

Specimen type:

EDTA whole blood

Collection container:

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.

Volume:

5.0 mL

Minimum volume:

3.0 mL

Collection instructions:

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

Transport container:

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

Transport and stability:

Refrigerated (preferred) - 48 hours

Ambient (OK) - 24 hours

Specimen retention time:

5 days

Reason for rejection:

Improper label (unlabeled or mislabeled)
Clotted specimen
Improper anticoagulant or ratio
Hemolysis
Delay in transport
Improper storage/transport temperature

Performing lab:

AHL - Hematology: H

Days set up:

Daily

TAT:

1 day
Stat - 1 hour

Method:

Sysmex

Reference ranges:

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

CPT codes:

85018

Subject to medical necessity (Y/N):

Yes

LCD/NCD:

Medical necessity

Date created:

11/30/2001

Revised date:

04/09/2024

Review date:

01/03/2024