Hemoglobin Electrophoresis
Order Name
HGB ELECT
Test Number: 5000750
Revision Date 10/01/2022
Test Number: 5000750
Revision Date 10/01/2022
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Clinical Pathology Request for Hgb Electrophoresis
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Pathology Report | |
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RBC Indices for HGB Electrophoresis
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Flow cytometry | |
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Hgb Electrophoresis order
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Electrophoresis |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 5mL (4.5mL) | 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. |
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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 identify a large number of hemoglobin variants. |
| Notes | Pathologist interpretation will accompany results. Order Code: [8511000] Clinical Pathology Report / Result Code: [8511000] Clinical Pathology Report The following test may be added for cases with hemoglobin S as a reflex for confirmation. Order Code: [0105700] Sickle Cell Solubility Test / Result Code: [0105700] Sickle Cell Solubility CPT: 85660 The following test may be added for confirmation of other unusual hemoglobin variants. Order Code: [0105575] High performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) / Result Code(s): [Click Here] CPT: 83021, 85014, 85018, 85041 |
| CPT Code(s) | 83020 (83020-26 for Pathology Interpretation) |
| Lab Section | Immunology - Serology |