Test Code HH Hemoglobin and Hematocrit, Blood
Methodology
Optical
Specimen Requirements
Minimum one full lavender-top (EDTA) tube or lavender-top (EDTA)
MICROTAINER.
Forward promptly.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
85018-Hemoglobin
85014-Hematocrit
Performing Laboratory
Beebe Healthcare Laboratory
Performing Location
Margaret H. Rollins Laboratory
South Coastal Campus Laboratory
Specialty Surgical Hospital Laboratory
Reference Ranges
Test Name |
Age (if Applicable) |
Reference Value |
Critical Value |
---|---|---|---|
Hemoglobin |
Newborn |
13.5-19.5 g/dL |
≤7.0 g/dL ≥22.0 g/dL |
≤11 months |
9.5-13.5 g/dL |
≤7.0 g/dL ≥20.0 g/dL |
|
≥1-12 years |
11.5-13.5 g/dL |
≤7.0 g/dL ≥20.0 g/dL |
|
≥13 years (male) |
13.2-16.9 g/dL |
≤7.0 g/dL ≥20.0 g/dL |
|
≥13 years (female) |
11.3-15.5 g/dL |
≤7.0 g/dL ≥20.0 g/dL |
|
Hematocrit |
Newborn |
42.0-60.0% |
<15.0% >70.0% |
≤11 months |
29.0-41.0% |
<15.0% >66.0% |
|
≥1-12 years |
33.0-45.0% |
<15.0% >66.0% |
|
≥13 years (male) |
40.5-50.6% |
<15.0% >66.0% |
|
≥13 years (female) |
35.6-48.2% |
<15.0% >66.0% |