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Test Code HGB Hemoglobin, Whole Blood

Performing Laboratory

Chilton Hospital Laboratory-Hematology

Methodology

Automated Cell Counter

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Whole blood

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

Specimen Volume: Full tube/Microtainer

 

Specimen Rejection:

1. Hemolyzed

2. Clotted

3. Diluted with intravenous fluid

4. Tube not filled with minimum volume

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Reference Values

Males

0 days-2 weeks: 14.5-24.5 g/dL

2 weeks-2 months: 10.7-17.3 g/dL

2 months-3 years: 9.9-14.5 g/dL

3-15 years: 10.9-14.9 g/dL

>15 years: 14.7-16.3 g/dL

Critical values (automatic call-back):

0 days-2 weeks: <10.0 g/dL or >24.5 g/dL

> 2 weeks: <7.0 g/dL or >20.0 g/dL

Females

0 days-2 weeks: 14.5-24.5 g/dL

2 weeks-2 months: 10.7-17.3 g/dL

2 months-3 years: 9.9-14.5 g/dL

3-15 years: 10.9-14.9 g/dL

>15 years: 12.0-14.2 g/dL

Critical values (automatic call-back):

0 days-2 weeks: <10.0 g/dL or >24.5 g/dL

> 2 weeks: <7.0 g/dL or >20.0 g/dL

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Available STAT

Turnaround Time:

Routine-4 hours