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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
Hemoglobin: <5 g/dL or >25 g/dL
Reference Ranges
| Age | Hgb Reference Range (g/dL) | Hct Reference Range (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 0-3 days | 14.5 - 22.5 | 45.0 - 67.0 |
| 3-14 days | 12.5 - 22.5 | 39.0 -67.0 |
| 14 days-1 month | 10.0 - 20.5 | 31.0 - 67.0 |
| 1-3 months | 9.0 - 18.0 | 28.0 - 55.0 |
| 3-6 months | 9.5 -13.5 | 29.0 - 41.0 |
| 6 months-2 years | 10.5 - 13.5 | 33.0 - 39.0 |
| 2-6 years | 11.5 - 13.5 | 34.0 - 40.0 |
| 6-10 years | 11.5 - 15.5 | 35.0 - 46.0 |
| 10-16 years (F) | 12.0 - 16.0 | 36.0 - 46.0 |
| 10-16 years (M) | 13.0 - 16.0 | 37.0 - 49.0 |
| >16 years (F) | 12.0 - 16.0 | 36.0 - 46.0 |
| >16 years (M) | 13.5 - 17.5 | 41.0 - 53.0 |
CPT
85018
85014