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Hemoglobin

What it measures

Also listed as
hb, hemoglobin concentration, hgb
Tests in the graph that measure it
5

A plain-language description with its source has not been added for this biomarker yet. What the laboratories say about the tests that measure it is below.

Tests that measure Hemoglobin

Hemoglobin

Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics
Test code
510
Specimen
Blood
Fasting
Not stated as required

What the laboratory says this test is for

Usual method for determining anemia. Used to calculate indices.

Quest Diagnostics test directory, test code 510

Hemogram

Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics
Test code
7008
Specimen
Blood
Fasting
Not stated as required

What the laboratory says this test is for

A complete blood count used as a screening test for various disease states to include: Anemia, leukemia and inflammatory processes.

Quest Diagnostics test directory, test code 7008

Diabetes Advancing Chronic Kidney Disease Management Panel

Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics
Test code
91713
Specimen
Serum
Fasting
Not stated as required

What the laboratory says this test is for

This panel is designed for individuals diagnosed as having diabetes mellitus whose kidney disease has advanced to Stage 3/4 impairment. The panel affords the opportunity to assess electrolytes, phosphorus, serum creatinine/eGFR, hemoglobin, microalbumin, parathyroid hormone, calcium, and vitamin D. The grouping of these tests, readily identifiable as elements that adhere to guideline recommendations, is intended to facilitate the ready adherence to professional society clinical practice guidelines. Components of the testing related to the Management of CKD in diabetes, as outlined in the Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes 2013. These recommendations are in broad agreement with those published by the National Kidney Foundation and the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists.

Quest Diagnostics test directory, test code 91713

CBC HH RBC Indices WBC Plt

Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics
Test code
1759
Specimen
Blood
Fasting
Not stated as required

What the laboratory says this test is for

A complete blood count is used as a screening test for various disease states to include: anemia, leukemia and inflammatory processes.

Quest Diagnostics test directory, test code 1759

CBC includes Differential and Platelets

Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics
Test code
6399
Specimen
Blood
Fasting
Not stated as required

What the laboratory says this test is for

A complete blood count is used as a screening test for various disease states to include: anemia, leukemia and inflammatory processes.

Quest Diagnostics test directory, test code 6399

About this page

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