Clinical background:
This is the measure of concentration of Haemoglobin in a given volume of packed red blood cells. It is a calculated parameter and is determined by dividing the Haemoglobin by the Haematocrit. It is expressed in g/L. This is not reported routinely as it is used by the laboratory as a quality assessment of the FBC sample.
Specimen container paediatric:
Light Pink – EDTA
Specimen container adult:
Purple – EDTA
Minimum volume paediatric:
0.5mL
Minimum volume adult:
1.0mL
Special requirements:
Ensure adequate mixing.
Sample stability:
24 hrs
Transport requirements:
Samples should be transported to lab without delay
Freq analysis:
Continuous
Add on test:
[email protected] (external)
Quality assurance:
UK NEQAS Haematology
Interpretation:
Reference ranges:
The following should be used only as a guide as patient specific age and sex related ranges are available electronically.
Mean Cell Haemoglobin Concentration 310 to 360g/L
Other info:
As part of a full blood count.