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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:
| Gender/Age | Range |
| Adult Male | 14.0 - 18.0 gm/dL |
| Adult Female | 12.0 - 16.0 gm/dL |
| 0 - 1 month | 16.0 - 20.0 gm/dL |
| 1 month - 12 months | 11.0 - 14.0 gm/dL |
| 1 year - 15 years | 11.0 - 15.0 gm/dL |