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Test Code LAB0204354 Hemoglobin and Hematocrit, Blood

Methodology

Hemoglobin - Spectrophotometric

Hematocrit - Derived by Calculation (HCT=RBCxMCV)

Performing Laboratory

CentraCare Laboratory Services

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Whole blood

Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)

Specimen Volume: 5 mL

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Reference Values

HEMOGLOBIN
Males
1-30 days: 13.9-20.3 g/dL
1-2 months: 10.0-20.0 g/dL
3-11 months: 10.0-14.0 g/dL
1-2 years: 10.5-13.5 g/dL
3-4 years: 11.0-14.0 g/dL
5-7 years: 11.0-14.5 g/dL
8-12 years: 12.0-14.5 g/dL
>12 years: 13.1-17.1 g/dL
Critical value (automatic call-back): <7.0 g/dL
Females
1-30 days: 13.9-20.3 g/dL
1-2 months: 10.0-20.0 g/dL
3-11 months: 10.0-14.0 g/dL
1-2 years: 10.5-13.5 g/dL
3-4 years: 11.0-14.0 g/dL
5-7 years: 11.0-14.5 g/dL
8-12 years: 12.0-14.5 g/dL
>12 years: 11.2-15.8 g/dL
Critical value (automatic call-back): <7.0 g/dL


HEMATOCRIT
Males
1-30 days: 41.0-60.0%
1-2 months: 31.0-55.0%
3-11 months: 28.0-42.0%
1-2 years: 33.0-43.0%
3-7 years: 33.0-42.0%
8-12 years: 35.7-43.0%
>12 years: 38.7-51.4%

Females
1-30 days: 41.0-60.0%
1-2 months: 31.0-55.0%
3-11 months: 28.0-42.0%
1-2 years: 33.0-43.0%
3-7 years: 33.0-42.0%
8-12 years: 35.7-43.0%
>12 years: 33.9-47.5%
 

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

85018-Hemoglobin

85014-Hematocrit