Hemoglobin
| Alternate Names | HGB |
| Specimen | Whole Blood |
| Container Type | Lavender Top Tube
|
| Methodology | Cyanide-free Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) Hemoglobin |
| Calculation | HGB x3 |
| Reference Range | Male: 13.7-17.5 g/dL
Female: 11.2-15.7 g/dL |
| Stability | 5 days (Refrigerated or Room Temperature) |
| Transport Temp | Refrigerate 2°-8° C |
| Instructions | Avoid hemolysis or clotted specimen. |
| Days Performed | Daily |
| Report Available | 1 day |
| New York State | Yes |
| LOINC | N/A |
| CPT Code | 85018 |
