Hemoglobin
Quest Diagnostics
Sample type: Whole blood
Requires fasting: No
Phlebotomy required
Details
This test is a common way to check for anemia by measuring the level of hemoglobin in the blood.
- Hemoglobin (HGB)
Estimated days for results: Results should be available in 2 - 5 business days after the sample is collected
Details
Hemoglobin Test - This test is a common way to check for anemia by measuring the level of hemoglobin in your blood. Hemoglobin is a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout the body. The results help in calculating indices that provide further insights into your health.
What patients is this test right for?
This test is typically ordered if you show symptoms of anemia or if there's a need to monitor your overall blood health.
Anemia Symptoms:
- Tiredness
- Weakness
- Pale or yellowish skin
- Shortness of breath
- Dizziness or lightheadedness
- Cold hands and feet
What type of sample is required for this test?
A small amount of whole blood.
2–4 business days
≤2 Weeks 13.4-19.9 g/dL
1 Month 10.7-17.1 g/dL
2 Months 9.1-14.0 g/dL
3 Months 9.1-14.1 g/dL
6 Months 9.5-14.1 g/dL
2 Years 11.3-14.1 g/dL
6 Years 11.5-14.0 g/dL
12 Years 11.5-15.5 g/dL
Male (g/dL) Female (g/dL)
18 Years 12.0-16.9 11.5-15.3
>18 Years 13.2-17.1 11.7-15.5
1 Month 10.7-17.1 g/dL
2 Months 9.1-14.0 g/dL
3 Months 9.1-14.1 g/dL
6 Months 9.5-14.1 g/dL
2 Years 11.3-14.1 g/dL
6 Years 11.5-14.0 g/dL
12 Years 11.5-15.5 g/dL
Male (g/dL) Female (g/dL)
18 Years 12.0-16.9 11.5-15.3
>18 Years 13.2-17.1 11.7-15.5
Blood Draw Options with Fullscript
Fullscript offers several convenient phlebotomy options to complete your lab testing:
Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Centers (PSC)
- Location: Visit a nearby Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Center.
- Cost: $10 sample collection fee (paid during lab order checkout).
- Scheduling: Schedule your appointment here. Appointments are recommended to reduce wait times. Walk-ins are accepted, but may experience delays. Aim to arrive 10 minutes before your appointment.
- Collection Instructions:
- Bring a valid ID.
- Bring your digital or printed requisition form, available in the Labs tab of your Fullscript account.
- Check-in: Scan the QR code from your confirmation email or follow kiosk instructions.
- More Info: Quest Diagnostics blood draw guide
Getlabs Mobile Phlebotomy
- Location: Sample collection at your home or office.
- Cost: $85 sample collection fee (paid during lab order checkout).
- Availability: Available in most locations – enter your ZIP code during checkout to confirm.
- Scheduling: Schedule your appointment here through your Fullscript account.
- Collection Instructions:
- Have your digital or printed requisition form and valid ID ready.
- Your phlebotomist will contact you by phone to coordinate arrival.
- More Info: Getlabs blood draw guide
Specimen
- Preferred Specimen(s): Whole blood from a full EDTA (lavender-top) tube
- Alternative: NA
- Minimum Volume: 1 mL
- Collection Instructions: NA
Storage and shipping instructions
- Transport Container: EDTA (lavender-top) tube
- Transport Temperature: Room Temperature
- Specimen Stability:
- Room temperature: 48 hours
- Refrigerated: 48 hours (may cause platelet clumping)
- Frozen: Unstable
- Reject Criteria:
- Gross hemolysis • Clotted • Received frozen
State restrictions:
Patient can't order this test if they are located in Hawaii, Puerto Rico, New Jersey, New York, or Rhode Island
