ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Hemoglobin : 0040085

Mnemonic: HGB

Methodology: Flow Cytometry
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: Within 24 hours
Specimen Required: Collect: Lavender (EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA).

Specimen Preparation: Mix specimen thoroughly. Transport 3 mL whole blood. (Min: 0.5 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions: Frozen specimens. Clotted specimens.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reference Interval:
 
Age 1-3 days 4-7 days 8-14 days 15-30 days 31-60 days 61-180 days 6 - 23 months 2-5 years 6-11 years 12 years and older
Male (g/dL) 14.7-18.6 13.4-17.9 11.1-16.7 9.9-14.9 8.9-11.9 9.7-12.2 10.3-12.4 10.5-12.7 11.0-13.3 14.6-17.8
Female (g/dL) 12.7-18.3 12.2-18.7 11.9-16.9 10.5-14.7 8.9-12.3 9.7-12.0 10.4-12.4 10.7-12.7 10.9-13.3 12.1-15.9

CPT Code(s): 85018