Hemoglobin Evaluation Reflexive Cascade
| Abbrev Code: | HBCAS | ||
| Order Code: | LAB6588 | Order Name: | Hemoglobin Evaluation Reflex Cascade |
| Methodology: | High performance liquid chromatography/Electrophoresis/RBC solubility/Polymerase chain reaction/Fluorescence resonance energy transfer/Sequencing | ||
| CPT Codes: | 83021 x1, 81401 x1, 81404 x1, 81405 x1, 81479 x1, 81404 x1, 81403 x1, 85660 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Sat; result reporting varies with patient diagnosis. | ||
| Special Instructions: | Patient history form, including information from a recent CBC, is required for interpretation. See Associated Links. | ||
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Whole Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 5 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 2 mL |
| Container: | Purple (EDTA) |
| Causes for Rejection: | Room temperature or frozen specimens. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Whole blood. Do not process. Store in refrigerator. Do not share specimen. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Stability: | 1 week refrigerated. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 2005792 |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | By report. |
| Use: | Optimal test for the initial and confirmatory diagnosis of any suspected hemoglobinopathy. A faculty hematopathologist personally directs and interprets each stage of testing to completion. A comprehensive report is provided. Do not use for the follow-up of an individual with a known diagnosis. |
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