Test Code HGB Hemoglobin, Blood
Performing Laboratory
NRL-Hematology
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Blood
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: Full tube
Reference Values
Males
0-1 month: 12.5-22.5 g/dL
2-3 months: 9.0-18.0 g/dL
4-18 months: 10.5-15.5 g/dL
19 months-160 years: 14.0-18.0 g/dL
Alert value (automatic call-back): <6.5 g/dL
Females
0-1 month: 12.5-22.5 g/dL
2-3 months: 9.0-18.0 g/dL
4-18 months: 10.5-15.5 g/dL
19 months-160 years: 12.0-15.0 g/dL
Alert value (automatic call-back):
0-12 years: ≤7.0 g/dL
12-18 years: ≤6.0 g/dL
18-150 years: ≤6.5 g/dL
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
1 hour
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Test Classification and CPT Coding
85018
LOINC Code Information
Name |
LOINC Code |
Hemoglobin |
718-7
|