Test Code HGB HGB HEMOGLOBIN
Performing Location
Collection Container
Purple top EDTA vacutainer tube
Specimen Required/Volume
5.0 mL
Specimen Type
whole blood
Turn-Around Guidelines
Upon arrival daily
Reference Values
MALE: CRITICAL: <8.1 >20.0 NORMAL: 14.0-18.0
FEMALE: CRITICAL: <8.1->20.0 NORMAL: 12.0-16.0
Method
SYSMEX XN2000-automated particle counting
CPT
85018
LOINC
718-7