Test Code Hemoglobin Hemoglobin
Abbrev
HGB
Storage Temperature
RT
ASTM/HL7/SDF 1
SQ=HGB
EPIC=LAB291
Instrument/Location
Sysmex 4000i
Specimen Requirements
EDTA Whole
Blood
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Reference Values
Female: 12-16 g/dl Male: 14-18 g/dl
Critical Values: <7.0 g/dl or >20 g/dl
Specimen stability/Retention time
7 days refrigerated