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
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