Hemoglobinopathy / Thalassemia Cascade
| Abbrev Code: | ELB | ||
| Order Code: | LAB1086 | Order Name: | Hemoglobinopathy / Thalassemia Cascade |
| Synonyms: | Hemoglobin Variant | ||
| Methodology: | Capillary electrophoresis/gel electrophoresis | ||
| CPT Codes: | 83020 x1, 83020 x1, 83021 x1, 83021 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Performed twice weekly. Results are reported within 6 days. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 1.0 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.2 mL |
| Container: | Purple (EDTA) |
| Collection Instructions: | Collect purple (EDTA) tube. Immediately mix specimen 10 times by gentle inversion. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Store in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Stability: | 24 hours at room temperature; 5 days refrigerated; 3 months frozen (-80°C). |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | UM Specialty Core/Prot/Endo (Sebia B) |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | 6-12 months
Hemoglobin A2: 2.0-3.2% Hemoglobin F: 2.0-7.0% >1 Year Hemoglobin A2: 2.2-3.5% Hemoglobin F: 0.0-2.0% |
| Use: | Used for the detection of hemoglobinopathies. |
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