Methodology
High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Electrophoresis
Synonyms
Hemoglobin Electrophoresis; HGB Varients; HB S; Hemoglobin F; HGB Evaluation; Hemoglobin S; HB A2; HGB Electrophoresis; Hemoglobin Varients; Hemoglobin A2; Thalassemia Screen; HB F
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB01232
Lab Test Days
Monday-Saturday
Standard TAT
4-6 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-5 mL Whole Blood
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Collection Instructions
Patent age and ethnicity are necessary for proper interpretation. Blood transfusions within the last 4 months may affect results.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 72 Hours; Refrigerated: 6 Days; Frozen: Unacceptable
Rejection Criteria
Frozen whole blood
Test Volume Required
5 mL Whole Blood
Minimum Test Volume
1 mL Whole Blood
Processing Instructions
ALL specimens for this test need to be packaged and submitted to Quest in a Hematopathology Specimen Transport box ONLY.
Included Tests
Hemoglobin A1, Fetal Hemoglobin, Hemoglobin A2 and any hemoglobin variants, Red Blood Cell Count, Hemoglobin, Hematocrit, MCV, MCH and RDW
CPT Codes
83021, 85014, 85018, 85041
Revised
02-13-17
Initials
SL