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