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Collection Requirements
Source: blood
Container: EDTA lavender
Volume: 1 mL in vacutainer or 250 uL in
microtainer
Turn Around Time
STAT: 1 hour
Routine: 2-4 hours
Availability
STAT
Routine
Lab Processing Instructions
Specimen: whole blood
Refrigerate
Performing Laboratory
Adele Hall, Broadway, East, Kansas, Northland
Adele Hall Lab Section
Hematology
Instrumentation/Methodology
Sysmex
Critical Values
<5 g/dL or >25 g/dL
Reference Ranges
| Age | Reference Range (g/dL) |
|---|---|
| 0-3 days | 14.5 - 22.5 |
| 3-14 days | 12.5 - 22.5 |
| 14 days-1 month | 10.0 - 20.5 |
| 1-3 months | 9.0 - 18.0 |
| 3-6 months | 9.5 -13.5 |
| 6 months-2 years | 10.5 - 13.5 |
| 2-6 years | 11.5 - 13.5 |
| 6-10 years | 11.5 - 15.5 |
| 10-16 years (F) | 12.0 - 16.0 |
| 10-16 years (M) | 13.0 - 16.0 |
| >16 years (F) | 12.0 - 16.0 |
| >16 years (M) | 13.5 - 17.5 |
CPT
85018