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Clinical Indications
N/A
Additional Test Codes
Epic Order Name: Hemoglobin & Hematocrit, BG
Sunquest Order Code: HHC
Px Order Code: LAB9039
Specimen Collection Type
Syringe (lithium heparin) Venous blood is routinely obtained from an antecubital vein. Other sites can be used as necessary. Arterial blood is routinely obtained from the radial, femoral, or brachial arteries. Other sites can be used following catheterization or surgical procedures.
Minimum Collection Volume
1 mL
Reference Range
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tHb |
Birth - 1M |
17.5-21.5 GM/DL |
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1M - 6M |
12.8-15.5 GM/DL |
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6M - 4Y |
10.0-14.0 GM/DL |
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4Y - 14Y |
11.0-14.0 GM/DL |
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Female: > 14Y |
12.0-15.0 GM/DL |
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Male: > 14Y |
13.5-16.5 GM/DL |
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HCT(calculated) |
Birth - 1M |
51-65 % |
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1M - 6M |
38-50 % |
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6M - 4Y |
30-42 % |
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Female: 4Y - 14Y |
35-46 % |
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Female: > 14Y |
36-45 % |
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Male: 4Y - 14Y |
36-46 % |
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Male: > 14Y |
40-50 % |
Critical Value
HGB: <6.0 mg/dL
HCT: >65%
Interpretation
N/A
Rejection Criteria
Syringe missing cap, leaks in transit, excessive air in syringe barrel, syringe clotted or specimen received after stability is exceeded.
Specimen Availability for Add-on Testing
Contact the Lab to Inquire about Add-on
Specimen Stability
30 minutes from collection
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Performing Lab- Department
TUKHS-BH-Chemistry
CPT Code
85018
LOINC Code
24360-0
Test Alias
N/A
Additional Information / Notes
N/A