Test Code LAB1233036 Hemoglobin

Performing Laboratory

Peninsula Regional Medical Center - Core Laboratory

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

Capillary

Specimen must arrive in laboratory immediately after collection.

Collect blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) MICROTAINER, and send 0.5 mL of EDTA whole blood. (Clotted or hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.)

Note: 1. Indicate capillary blood.
2. Label specimen appropriately (capillary blood).

Venous

Specimen must arrive within 24 hours of draw.

Draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube, and send 4 mL of EDTA whole blood. (Clotted or hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.)

Note: 1. Indicate venous blood.
2. Label specimen appropriately (venous blood).

Males

0-6 days: 17.0-22.0 g/dL

7-14 days: 15.0-20.0 g/dL

15 days-1 month: 12.5-17.5 g/dL

1-2 months: 10.5-13.0 g/dL

2 months-3 years: 11.0-13.5 g/dL

4-13 years: 11.5-14.8 g/dL

≥14 years: 13.0-18.0 g/dL

Females

0-14 days: 15.0-20.0 g/dL

15 days-1 month: 12.5-17.5 g/dL

1-2 months: 10.5-13.0 g/dL

2 months-8 years: 11.0-13.5 g/dL

9-13 years: 11.5-14.0 g/dL

≥14 years: 12.0-16.5 g/dL

Pediatric Critical value (automatic call-back) <16 years old: <6.0 g/dL and > 25.0 g/dL

Adult Critical value (automatic call-back) ≥ 16 years old: <6.0 g/dL

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