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Test Code 1HGB Hemoglobin

Additional Codes

EPIC LAB4111

Methodology

Sysmex XN-2000

Sample Type

Preferred Sample Type
Lavender top - EDTA Whole Blood

Centrifuge: No

Specimen Minimum Volume

Closed tube: 1 mL

Open tube: 300 µL

Open microtube: 160 µL

Specimen Stability

Temperature Time
Ambient (18-25°C) (store) 24 hours
Refrigerated (2-8°C) 48 hours

Result Reporting

Normal Ranges
Test 0 - 1 Month 1 - 12 Months 1 - 2 Years 2 - 10 Year >10 Years Male >10 Years Female Units
HGB 10 - 21.5 9 - 15 10 - 13.5 10 - 15 13.2 - 17 11.3 - 15.5 g/dL

 

 

Critical Values
Test Value Units
Hemoglobin >1 month <6.0 or >22.0 g/dL
Hemoglobin < 1 month >26.0 g/dL

Rejection Criteria

  • Clotted specimens
  • Non-EDTA samples
  • Grossly hemolyzed samples
  • Specimens outside of stability limits
  • Mislabeled/Unlabeled specimens

Availability

Performed STAT
24/7 Yes

 

Performing Laboratory

MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital Laboratory

Lab Department

Hematology

CPT Code

85018

LOINC

718-7 Hemoglobin (Bld) [Mass/Vol]