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HelpTest Code LABHGBH Hemoglobin, Point of Care, Whole Blood
Additional Codes
| Test Name in EPIC | EPIC Test Code | Mnemonic |
|---|---|---|
| HEMOGLOBIN POC | LABHGBH | HGBH |
Methodology
Modified Azide Methemoglobin Reaction Measured at two Wavelengths
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Whole blood
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA) or a green top (heparin)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 10 µL
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient/Refrigerate 24 hours OK/Frozen NO
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday, as facilities are open
Performing Laboratory
Ada Clinic Lab, Ashland Clinic Lab, Casselton Clinic Lab, Deer River Hospital Lab, Fosston Hospital Lab, Grand Rapids Clinic Lab, Hackensack Clinic Lab, Hermantown Clinic Lab, Lakeside Clinic Lab, Lakewalk Clinic Lab, Menahga Clinic Lab, Moorhead Clinic Lab, Proctor Clinic Lab, Sandstone Hospital Lab, SMDC Clinical Lab, St. Joseph's -Crosslake Clinic Lab, St. Joseph's - Pequot Lakes Clinic Lab, St. Joseph's - Pierz Clinic Lab, St. Joseph's- Pillager Clinic Lab, St. Joseph's - Pine River Clinic Lab, St. Mary's -Frazee Clinic Lab, St. Mary's Hospital - Superior Lab, Valley City Clinic Lab, Wahpeton Clinic Lab, Walker Clinic Lab,West Acres Clinic Lab, West Duluth Clinic Lab,West Fargo Clinic Lab, 45th Street Clinic Lab
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 |