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Test Code HHPC Hemoglobin and Hematocrit, Point of Care, Blood

Useful For

Rapid assessment of the need for red blood cell transfusion

Method Name

Electrical Conductivity

Reporting Name

Hemoglobin and Hematocrit, POCT, B

Specimen Type

Whole Blood Li Heparin

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.3 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Whole Blood Li Heparin Ambient

Reject Due To

Clotted Reject

Reference Values

HEMOGLOBIN

Males:

0-14 days: 13.9-19.1 g/dL

15 days-4 weeks: 10.0-15.3 g/dL

5 weeks-7 weeks: 8.9-12.7 g/dL

8 weeks-5 months: 9.6-12.4 g/dL

6 months-1 year: 10.1-12.5 g/dL

2 years: 10.2-12.7 g/dL

3-5 years: 11.4-14.3 g/dL

6-8 years: 11.5-14.3 g/dL

9-10 years: 11.8-14.7 g/dL

11-14 years: 12.4-15.7 g/dL

15-17 years: 13.3-16.9 g/dL

≥18 years: 13.2-16.6 g/dL

 

Females:

0-14 days: 13.4-20.0 g/dL

15 days-4 weeks: 10.8-14.6 g/dL

5 weeks-7 weeks: 9.2-11.4 g/dL

8 weeks-5 months: 9.9-12.4 g/dL

6 months-1 year: 10.2-12.7 g/dL

2 years: 10.2-12.7 g/dL

3-5 years: 11.4-14.3 g/dL

6-8 years: 11.5-14.3 g/dL

9-10 years: 11.8-14.7 g/dL

11-17 years: 11.9-14.8 g/dL

≥18 years: 11.6-15.0 g/dL

 

HEMATOCRIT

Males:

0-14 days: 39.8-53.6%

15 days-4 weeks: 30.5-45.0%

5 weeks-7 weeks: 26.8-37.5%

8 weeks-5 months: 28.6-37.2%

6 months-1 year: 30.8-37.8%

2 years: 31.0-37.7%

3-7 years: 34.0-42.0%

8-11 years: 35.0-43.0%

12-15 years: 38.0-47.0%

16-17 years: 40.0-50.0%

≥18 years: 38.3-48.6%

 

Females:

0-14 days: 39.6-57.2%

15 days-4 weeks: 32.0-44.5%

5 weeks-7 weeks: 27.7-35.1%

8 weeks-5 months: 29.5-37.1%

6 months-1 year: 30.9-37.9%

2 years: 31.2-37.8%

3-7 years: 34.0-42.0%

8-17 years: 35.0-43.0%

≥18 years: 35.5-44.9%

Performing Laboratory

MCHS- La Crosse Lab

Test Classification

This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.

CPT Code Information

85018

85014

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
HHPC Hemoglobin and Hematocrit, POCT, B 24360-0

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
PCHGB Hemoglobin, B 718-7
HCTPC Hematocrit, POCT, B 20570-8

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

Same day/1 day