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Lab Test Details

Lab Test Details

SIM

LAB8704

CPT

83020

Synonyms

 

Specimen Type

Whole Blood 

Container

Lavender top (EDTA) tube

Collection Instructions

 

Volume

Volume: 1.5 mL
Min. volume: 0.8 mL

Additional Information

Diagnose thalassemias and hemoglobin variants

Patient Preparation

 

Specimen Processing Instructions

Whole blood, do not centrifuge

Transport Requirements

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

14 days 

Rejection Criteria

Clotted specimen; aged, improperly stored blood samples

Reference Range

Reference range accompanies report

Critical Value

 

Test Includes

Capillary electrophoresis (CE) is performed initially. If an abnormal hemoglobin is detected, appropriate testing will be performed at an additional charge. Depending on findings, one or more reflexive tests may be required in order to provide a clinical interpretation. 

Methodology

Capillary electrophoresis (CE); high-pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC); Hgb Solubility: Sodium hydrosulfite reduction

Testing Frequency

 

LCA

121690 

Reviewed By

Lisa McBride                    

Reviewed Date

2/24/23

Supplemental

* Denotes  Reference Lab Test