Test Code LAB291 Hemoglobin

Specimen Requirement

2.5 - 5.0 mL EDTA whole blood

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.5 mL EDTA whole blood

Specimen Stability

8 hours room temperature

48 hours refrigerated (4° C)

Testing Schedule

Daily

Reference Range

MALE

13.0 – 18.0 g/dl 16 years or older
12.0 – 16.0 g/dl 8 years
11.5 – 15.5 g/dl 2 years
10.5 – 13.5 g/dl 1 month
12.5 – 20.5 g/dl 7 days
14.5 – 22.5 g/dl 0 days

FEMALE

12.0 – 16.0 g/dl 16 years or older
12.0 – 16.0 g/dl 8 years
11.5 – 15.5 g/dl 2 years
10.5 – 13.5 g/dl 1 month
12.5 – 20.5 g/dl 7 days
14.5 – 22.5 g/dl 0 days

Testing Department

Hematology/Coagulation

Method

Sulfolyser hemoglobin detection method

CPT Code

85018

Additional Testing Locations

This test is also performed daily at the following Altru Clinics:

Crookston
Devils Lake
Drayton
East Grand Forks
Family Medicine Residency
Red Lake Falls
Altru Professional Center Laboratory

Please contact appropriate lab location for specific test information, as methodology varies by site.