Hemoglobinopathy Evaluation

Orderable EAP code:

LAB00763

Billable EAP Codes:

80005543 x 1

CPT Codes:

83020 x 1

Lab Section:

Immunology

Test Schedule:

Performed twice per week on Tuesday and Friday.

Specimen Requirements:

3 mL blood in a LAVENDER top (EDTA) tube. Minimum of 1 mL blood.

Pediatric Specimen Requirements:

0.5 mL blood in a LAVENDER top (EDTA) tube.
Minimum age for testing is 28 days.

Reference Range:

HBA: 96.7 to 97.8%
HbF: 0.5% or less
HbS: 0.0
HbC: 0.0
HbE: 0.0
HbA2: 2.2 to 3.2%

Comments:

Performed by capillary zone electrophoresis. Confirmation of abnormal hemoglobin variants performed by acid gel electrophoresis.

Synonyms:

Hemoglobin Electrophoresis
Hemoglobin Evaluation
Hemoglobin Fractionation
Hemoglobin Separation
Hemoglobin Stability Screen
Hemoglobinopathy Evaluation
Isopropanol
Quantitative Hgb A2

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