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Test Code LAB291 Hemoglobin, Blood

Useful For

  • Screening, diagnosing, or monitoring conditions that affect red blood cells
  • Aid in the detection of anemia, polycythemia or blood loss

Methodology

Automated

Performing Laboratory

Bozeman Health Laboratory Services

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Whole blood

Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA) or lavender top (EDTA) Microtainer

Specimen Volume: 4 mL

Pediatric Volume: 1 full Microtainer

Collection Instructions: If there is a delay in transport of >24 hours, refrigerate specimen and send specimen refrigerated.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient <24 hours/Refrigerated <48 hours

Specimen Stability

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Whole blood (EDTA) Ambient 24 hours
  Refrigerated 48 hours

Reference Values

Component Age Break Sex Normal Range Critical Values
Hemoglobin <8 days   13.5-22.5 g/dL <7.1 g/dL or >23.9 g/dL
8 days to <15 days   12.5-21.0 g/dL
15 days to <31 days   10.0-18.0 g/dL
31 days to <6 months   9.0-14.0 g/dL <7.1 g/dL or >19.9 g/dL
6 months to <2 years   10.5-14.0 g/dL
2 years to <6 years   11.5-13.5 g/dL
6 years to <13 years   11.5-15.0 g/dL
13 years to <18 years Male 13.0-16.0 g/dL
Female 12.0-15.5 g/dL
≥18 years Male 14.0-18.0 g/dL
Female 12.0-17.0 g/dL

 

 

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

85018