Hemoglobin

Label Mnemonic:	HB
Epic code:	LAB291
Order form:	Laboratory Requisition
Supply order:	Supply Order Form
Billing:	Billing Policies
CPT code:	85018

Specimen(s):

Blood

Collection Medium:

Lavender top tube 3 mL (EDTA)

Minimum:

Full draw; 3.0 mL lavender top; (or fingerstick-purple top microtainer^®)

Testing Schedule:

24 hrs/day, 7 days a week, including holidays.

Turn Around Time:

1 hour (upon receipt in laboratory)

Reference Range:

                                  Males           Females
18 years+                    13.2-17.7 g/dL   11.9-15.5 g/dL
11 years - <18 years         12.7-17.0 g/dL   11.9-15.0 g/dL
5 years - <11 years          11.9-15.0 g/dL   11.9-15.0 g/dL
1 year - <5 years            10.9-15.0 g/dL   10.9-15.0 g/dL
6 months - <1 year           11.3-14.1 g/dL   11.3-14.1 g/dL
3 months - <6 months*         9.5-14.1 g/dL    9.5-14.1 g/dL
2 months - <3 months*         9.0-14.1 g/dL    9.0-14.1 g/dL
31 days - <2 months*         10.7-17.1 g/dL   10.7-17.1 g/dL
0 - <31 days*                13.4-19.9 g/dL   13.4-19.9 g/dL
*values refer to full term infants

Critical value: ≤6 gm/dL and ≥22 gm/dL (adult)
Clinically significant value: <7 g/dL (outpatient only)

Comments:

Refer to BD Microtainer^® Tubes product sheet for detailed sample collection instructions.

Please print, complete and submit the Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) along with the Laboratory Requisition before shipping the specimen.

Methodology:

Colorimetric

Sample Processing:

Lavender tube is sent as whole blood, no processing necessary.

Sample Storage:

Refrigerate.

Transport Instructions:

Place labeled specimen into zip-lock type biohazard bag; seal bag.
Transport in cooler with refrigerated coolant packs.

See Additional Information:
Hematology Critical Lab Values