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Epic Code LAB291 Hemoglobin (Hgb) Level

Test Name Alias

Hemoglobin Level | Hgb Level | 8157

Interface Order Alias

10047

Collection Instructions

Specimen Collection: Blood

 

Container(s): Lavender top (EDTA)

Preferred Volume to Collect: 3.0 mL

Minimum Volume to Collect: 1.0 mL

Neonate Minimum Volume to Collect: 0.25 mL

Capillary collect ok? Yes

Microtainer acceptable: Yes

 

Collection Instructions:

  • After collection, gently invert tube 8-10 times.

 

Processing Instructions (Laboratory, Outpatient or Off-site collection)

  • Processed Specimen: Whole Blood EDTA
  • Centrifuge/Spin: No
  • Aliquot: No
  • Transport Temperature: Refrigerated

Rejection Criteria

  • Frozen specimens
  • Clotted specimens

Specimen Stability

Ambient: 24 hours

Refrigerate: 48 hours

Laboratory Retention: 72 hours

United Laboratory Retention: 7 days

Reflex Information

Link: MEC approved reflex

Test Frequency

Available 24 hours, usual TAT 1 day.

Reference Range

Hemoglobin (Hgb)

0 Minutes up to 1 Month: 15.5 – 21.0 g/dL
1 Month up to 3 Months: 12.5 – 19.0 g/dL
3 Months uo to 1 Year: 10.5 – 16.0 g/dL
1 Year up to 3 Years: 10.0 – 14.0 g/dL
3 Years up to 9 Years: 11.5 – 14.5 g/dL

Male

9 Years up to 13 Years: 12.5 – 16.0 g/dL
13 Years up to 150 Years: 14.0 – 18.0 g/dL

Female

9 Years up to 13 Years: 12.0 – 15.0 g/dL
13 Years up to 150 Years: 12.0 – 16.0 g/dL

The pediatric data is summarized/compiled from the literature

 

Laboratory Critical Values Table

Performing Department

Hematology

Performing Department Laboratory Location

Corewell Health Reference Laboratory, Grand Rapids, MI
Corewell Health Big Rapids Laboratory, Big Rapids, MI
Corewell Health Blodgett Laboratory, Grand Rapids, MI
Corewell Health Gerber Laboratory, Fremont, MI
Corewell Health Kelsey Laboratory, Lakeview, MI
Corewell Health Ludington Laboratory, Ludington, MI
Corewell Health Pennock Laboratory, Hastings, MI
Corewell Health Reed City Laboratory, Reed City, MI
Corewell Health Greenville Laboratory, Greenville, MI
Corewell Health Zeeland Laboratory, Zeeland, MI
Corewell Health Lakeland St. Joseph Laboratory, St. Joseph, MI
Corewell Health Lakeland Marie Yeager Cancer Center, St. Joseph, MI
Corewell Health Lakeland Niles Laboratory, Niles, MI
Corewell Health Lakeland Watervliet Laboratory, Watervliet, MI

Methodology

Sysmex XN

CPT

85018

CDM Code

3008501801

Epic Test ID

1230100751

LOINC

Hgb: 718-7

Reviewed Date

3/17/2023