Hemoglobin
Tube Type
| Test ID |
LAB291 |
| EPIC Order |
HEMOGLOBIN |
| CPT Code(s) |
85018 |
| Group/Individual Test |
Individual |
| Laboratory |
Core Laboratory |
| Tube Station |
30 Routine: 888 STAT |
| Specimen |
Routine: |
Blood/lavender EDTA tube; Minimum 1.0 mL |
|
Micro: |
0.5 mL blood/lavender EDTA microtainer |
| Availability |
Routine: |
24 hours/day |
| STAT: |
24 hours/day |
Stability
|
Refrigerated 24 hrs |
| Turnaround Time |
Routine: |
2 hrs |
| |
STAT: |
30 mins |
| Reference Range |
Normal: |
See
Table
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Critical
|
<5 g/dL adults, peds-Inpatients |
| <7 g/dL adults, peds-Outpatients |
| >20 g/dL 2 weeks to adults |
Reviewed by J. Carr on August 03, 2026
