Hemoglobin Evaluation with Reflex to Electrophoresis and/or RBC Solubility
| Abbrev Code: | HGBELP | ||
| Order Code: | LAB3525 | Order Name: | HGB with Reflex to ELP or RBC Solubility |
| Synonyms: | Hemoglobin F (Fetal); Hgb ELP; ELP, Hemoglobin | ||
| Methodology: | High performance liquid chromatography/electrophoresis/RBC solubility | ||
| CPT Codes: | 83020 x1, 85660 x1, 83021 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported within 1-7 days. Abnormal hemoglobin variants may require additional testing up to 10 days. | ||
| Special Instructions: | Recommend quantitation of hemoglobin for definitive diagnosis after 1 year of age. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Whole Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 5 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.2 mL |
| Container: | Purple (EDTA) |
| Causes for Rejection: | Room temperature or frozen specimens. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Do not process. Store in refrigerator. Do not freeze. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Stability: | Stability: Samples are stable for 1 week refrigerated. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 50610 |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: |
Age Defined Normal Hemoglobin Reference Ranges
|
Click HERE to Report test errors or omissions.
*If no email program is associated with this computer, please contact:
systemlabguide@fairview.org for TestID: 2737"