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Hemoglobin and Hematocrit

Methodology

Sysmex XN 2000, Sysmex XS-1000i (BVHC)

Performing Laboratory

Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Whole blood

Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)

Specimen Volume: Full tube

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Reference Values

Hemoglobin

Males: 14-18 g/dL
Females: 12-16 g/dL  
Hematocrit

Males: 42-52%

Females: 37-47%

Critical values:

Hemoglobin: <10.0 g/dL

Hematocrit: <30.0%

Day(s) Test Set Up

All

Test Classification and CPT Coding

85014-Hematocrit

85018-Hemoglobin