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Test Code LAB291 Hemoglobin

Additional Codes

HGB

Collection:

Specimen: Blood 

Container: Lavender Top Tube. 

Specimen Volume: 4.0 mL, Minimum 2 mL 

 

Pediatric Collection:

One Lavender microtainer filled to 500 uL (Minimum 250 uL).

Stability:

Refrigerated (preferred): 48 hours

Room Temperature: 24 hours 

Turnaround Time (TAT):

STAT: 1 HOUR

Routine: 3 HOURS

Test Availability:

Daily / 24 Hours / Available STAT

Performing Laboratory Section:

HEMATOLOGY / UMC MAIN LABORATORY

Reference Interval:

AGE Female Male
0 - < 1 Month 16.0 - 20.0 gm/dL 16.0 - 20.0 gm/dL
1 Month - <1 Year 11.0 - 14.0 gm/dL 11.0 - 14.0 gm/dL
1 Year - < 15 Years 11.0 - 15.0 gm/dL 11.0 - 15.0 gm/dL
> 15 Years 12.0 - 16.0 gm/dL 14.0 - 18.0 gm/dL