APT Downey
Abbrev Code: | APT | ||
Order Code: | LAB1029 | Order Name: | APT Downey |
Synonyms: | Fetal Hemoglobin APT | ||
CPT Codes: | 83033 x1 | ||
Turnaround Time: | Performed and reported 24 hours/day. |
Collection Instructions
Specimen: | Gastric aspirate or stool containing fresh "red" blood |
Optimal Volume: | 3 mL |
Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1 mL |
Container: | Plastic leakproof container, sterile Alternate Containers: Plastic leakproof container, sterile, Plastic leakproof container, sterile |
Causes for Rejection: | Frozen stool; specimen without fresh "red" blood. |
Processing and Shipping
Specimen Processing: | Do not process. Stable at room temperature 2 days, or refrigerated temperature 3 days. |
Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Urinalysis (UMMC West Bank) |
Interpretive
Reference Range: | Results will report either hemoglobin A present or hemoglobin F present. |
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