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