Test Code HH Hemoglobin and Hematocrit, Blood
Performing Laboratory
Lima Memorial Health System Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
Preferred:
Container/Tube: Lavender Top (EDTA) tube
Minimum Volume: 3ml
Also Acceptable:
Container/Tube: Lavender-top (EDTA) MICROTAINER(S)®
Minimum Volume: 0.25ml
Reference Values
HEMOGLOBIN
0-4 days: 14.5-22.5 g/dL
≥4-8 days: 13.5-21.5 g/dL
≥8-15 days: 12.5-20.5 g/dL
≥15-31 days: 10.0-18.0 g/dL
≥1-3 months: 9.0-14.0 g/dL
≥3-7 months: 9.5-13.5 g/dL
≥7 months-3 years: 11.0-13.0 g/dL
≥3-7 years: 11.5-13.5 g/dL
≥7-13 years: 11.5-15.5 g/dL
≥13 years Female: 12.0-15.0 g/dL
≥13 years Male: 13.5-16.5 g/dL
Alarm value (automatic call-back): ≤6.0 g/dL
HEMATOCRIT
0-4 days: 45.0-67.0%
≥4-8 days: 42.0-66.0%
≥8-15 days: 39.0-63.0%
≥15-31 days: 31.0-55.0%
≥1-3 months: 28.0-42.0%
≥3-7 months: 29.0-41.0%
≥7 months-3 years: 33.0-39.0%
≥3-7 years: 34.0-40.0%
≥7-13 years: 35.0-45.0%
≥13 years Male: 40.0-49.0%
≥13 years Female: 35.0-44.0%
Alarm value (automatic call-back): ≤18.0%
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 24 hours
Refrigerate: 48 hours
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
Multi-Parameter, Automated Cell Counter Utilizing Flow Cytometry, Beckman Coulter®
Test Classification and CPT Coding
85014 - Hematocrit
85018 - Hemoglobin