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Epic Code: POC12
Specimen Information
|
Container |
Specimen |
Temperature |
Testing Volume |
Stability |
| Hemacue Cuvette | Capillary Whole Blood | Ambient | 10 uL | Test Immediately |
| Green Top Tube (Lithium Heparin) | Whole Blood | Ambient | 10 uL | Test Immediately |
| Lavender Top Tube (EDTA) | Whole Blood | Ambient | 10 uL | Test Immediately |
| Gray Top Tube (Na Fluoride/K Oxalate) | Whole Blood | Ambient | 10 uL | Test Immediately |
| Blue Top Tube (Na citrate) | Whole Blood | Ambient | 10 uL | Test Immediately |
Method
Spectrophotometry
CPT(s)
| Description | CPT Code |
| Hemoglobin | 85018 |
Instrumentation
Hemocue201DM
Reference Range
MALE
0-3 months: 9.0-14.0 mg/dL
3-6 months: 9.5-13.5 mg/dL
6 months-2 years: 10.5-13.5 mg/dL
2-6 year: 11.5-13.5 mg/dL
6-12 years: 11.5-15.5 mg/dL
12-18 years: 13.0-16.0 mg/dL
≥18 years: 13.8-17.3 mg/dL
FEMALE
0-3 months: 9.0-14.0 mg/dL
3-6 months: 9.5-13.5 mg/dL
6 months-2 years: 10.5-13.5 mg/dL
2-6 years: 11.5-13.5 mg/dL
6-12 years: 11.5-15.5 mg/dL
12-18 years: 12.0-16.0 mg/dL
≥18 years: 11.6-15.2 mg/dL
Section
Point of Care Testing
Performing Location
University of Vermont Medical Center
Complexity
Waived