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HelpTest Code LAB2003 Hemoglobin, Whole Blood
Additional Codes
| Test Name in EPIC | EPIC Test Code | Mnemonic |
|---|---|---|
| HGB | LAB2003 | HGB |
Methodology
Impedance, Direct Current (DC) detection method, and Particle Distribution Analysis (PDA).
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Whole blood
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1.0 mL for EDTA tube, 0.3 mL for microtainer
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient 24 hours/Refrigerate 48 hours OK/Frozen NO
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Performing Laboratory
| Minnesota | North Dakota | Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Ada Hospital | 52nd Ave Clinic (Fargo) | Ashland Clinic |
| Deer River Hospital | Fargo Hospital | Hayward Clinic |
| Duluth Family Medicine Clinic | Jamestown Clinic | Spooner Clinic |
| Ely Clinic | Mid Dakota Clinic 9th Street (Bismarck) | St. Mary's Hospital - Superior |
| Fosston Hospital | Mid Dakota Clinic Gateway (Bismarck) | |
| Grand Rapids Clinic | Mid Dakota Clinic Kirkwood (Bismarck) | |
| Hibbing Clinic | South University Clinic (Fargo) | |
| Holy Trinity Hospital (Graceville) | Wahpeton Clinic | |
| International Falls Clinic | West Fargo - The Lights Clinic | |
| Moose Lake Hospital | ||
| Northern Pines (Aurora) | ||
| Park Rapids Clinic | ||
| Sandstone Hospital | ||
| SMDC Clinical Lab (Duluth) | ||
| St. Joseph's - Baxter Clinic | ||
| St. Joseph's - Brainerd Clinic | ||
| St. Joseph's Medical Center (Brainerd) | ||
| St. Mary's - Detroit Lakes Hospital | ||
| Virginia Hospital |
Test Classification and CPT Coding
85018
Reference Values
| TEST | AGE | ABSOLUTE |
|---|---|---|
|
HGB: |
0 – 14 days |
13.4-20.0 gm/dl |
|
|
15 days – 30 days |
10.0-15.3 |
|
|
31 days – 60days |
8.9-12.7 |
|
|
61days – 180 days |
9.6-12.4 |
|
|
0.5 yr – <2 years |
10.1-12.7 |
|
|
2yr-<6yr |
10.2-12.7 |
|
|
6yr-<12yr |
10.6-13.4 |
|
|
12yr-<18yr |
10.8-14.5 |
|
Male |
18 yr – 150 years |
12.9-16.9 |
|
Female |
18 yr – 150 years |
11.2-15.5 |