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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