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Test Code HGB Hemoglobin, Blood

Performing Laboratory

MaineGeneral Medical Center

Reference Values

Males

0-8 days:  14.5-22.5 g/dL

9 days-24 months:  10.5-13.5 g/dL

2-9 years:  11.5-15.5 g/dL

10-17 years:  13.0-16.0 g/dL

≥18 years:  14.0-18.0 g/dL

Females

0-8 days:  14.5-22.5 g/dL

9 days-24 months:  10.5-13.5 g/dL

2-9 years:  11.5-15.5 g/dL

10-17 years:  12.0-16.0 g/dL

≥18 years:  12.0-16.0 g/dL

Critical values (automatic call-back):  <7.0 g/dL or >20 g/dL (adults)

Day(s) Test Performed

Monday - Sunday

Specimen Requirements

Specimen must arrive within 24 hours of draw.

Capillary specimens collected in a MAP microtube must be tested within 4 hours of collection.

 

Draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s). Tube must be at least 1/2 the expected fill volume. For pediatric specimen, draw a full, lavender-top (EDTA) MAP microtube. (Clotted specimen is not acceptable.)  Send refrigerated.

Note:  Label specimen with patient’s name (first and last), date of birth, date and time of draw, and phlebotomist’s initials.

Test Classification and CPT Coding

85018