Test Code HNHL Hemoglobin and Hematocrit

Additional Codes

EPIC

LAB4113

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
HCT	30 - 65	26.5 - 45	30.5 - 40.5	31 - 42	39 - 50	34 - 46	%

Critical Values
Test	Value	Units
Hemoglobin >1 month	<6.0 or >22.0	g/dL
Hemoglobin <1 month	>26.0	g/dL
Hematocrit >1 month	<18.0 or >65	%
Hematocrit <1 month	<29.0 or >69.0	%

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

HCT - 85014

HGB - 85018

LOINC

24360-0 Hemoglobin and Hematocrit panel (Bld)