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Methodology
Sysmex XT4000iPerforming Laboratory
Aspen Valley HospitalSpecimen Requirements
Specimen must arrive within ≤24 hours of draw.
Container/Tube: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s) - No other anticoagulant is acceptable.
Specimen: 5 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of EDTA whole blood
Transport temperature: Ambient
Collection Instructions: Invert 8 times to mix blood.
Reference Values
Males0 days-1 month: 13.0-22.0 mg/dL
1 month-2 years: 9.5-14.0 mg/dL
2-10 years: 11.5-14.5 g/mg/dL
10-18 years: 12.5-16.1 mg/dL
≥18 years: 13.5-18.0 mg/dL
Females
0 days-1 month: 13.0-22.0 mg/dL
1 month-2 years: 9.5-14.0 mg/dL
2-10 years: 11.5-14.5 mg/dL
10-18 years: 12.0-15.0 mg/dL
≥18 years: 12.0-16.0 mg/dL
Critical values (automatic call-back)
0 days-1 month: <7.5 mg/dL or >27.0 mg/dL
1 month-2 years: <7.5 mg/dL or >25.0 mg/dL
≥2 years: <7.5 mg/dL or >20.0 mg/dL