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Test Code HGB HGB HEMOGLOBIN

Specimen Required/Volume

5.0 mL

Specimen Type

whole blood

Collection Container

Purple top EDTA vacutainer tube

 

Collection Instructions

Refer to Venipuncture Protocol

 

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