Hemoglobin S, with Reflex to RBC Solubility
| Sunquest Code: | HGBS | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB3526 | Epic Name: | Hemoglobin S |
| Methodology: | High performance liquid chromatography | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to the performing lab Mon-Sat; results are reported within 1-4 days, | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Whole blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 1-5 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.5 mL |
| Container: | Purple (EDTA) |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Do not process. Store refrigerated. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship refrigerated. Protect from temperature extremes. |
| Stability: | 1 week refrigerated. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 50520 |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | Negative |
| Use: | Use to monitor therapy for sickle-cell disease. |
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