Hemoglobin S Confirmation
Order Name
Hgb S Conf
Test Number: 6105700
Revision Date 12/06/2019
Test Number: 6105700
Revision Date 12/06/2019
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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RBC Indices for HGB Electrophoresis
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Flow cytometry | |
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Hgb S Conf Electrophoresis Order
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Internal Use Test | |
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Clinical Pathology Request for Hgb Electrophoresis
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Pathology Report |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 5 mL (4.5 mL) | Whole Blood | EDTA (Lavender Top) | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Pediatric Minimum Volume is 1mL (Two Full EDTA Microtainers) Well mix microtainers by gently inverting them up to 10 times. Please provide a full tube for best results. For weekend testing, please include hemogram results. Specimen stability: Ambient= 24 hours, refrigerated= 5 days. Please provide your Positive Sickle Screen results in the prompt listed below: Order Code: (6105703) Hgb S Conf Electrophoresis Order / Prompt Code: (6105702) Sickle Cell Screen Prompt |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Testing Schedule | MON, WED, FRI |
| Expected TAT | 3-6 Days |
| Clinical Use | Capillary Hemoglobin Electrophoresis is used to confirm hemoglobin S from a positive Sickle Screen test. |
| Notes | Results will be issued in a Clinical Pathology Report Order Code: [8511000] Clinical Pathology Report / Result Code: [8511000] Clinical Pathology Report Click Here for Test Build Information |
| CPT Code(s) | 83020 (83020-26 for Pathology Interpretation) |
| Lab Section | Immunology - Serology |