Fetal Hemoglobin Quantiative
Order Name
HGB F QUANT
Test Number: 5000855
Revision Date 04/05/2021
Test Number: 5000855
Revision Date 04/05/2021
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Fetal Hemoglobin Quantiative
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Capillary Electrophoresis | 4576-5 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.5 mL) | Whole Blood | EDTA (Lavender Top) | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Notes: 0.5 mL (Note: This volume Does NOT allow for repeat testing.) Specimen Type: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube Specimen Storage: Refrigerate at 2(degrees)C to 8(degrees)C. Specimen Collection: To avoid delays in turnaround time, PLEASE SUBMIT A SEPARATE LAVENDER-TOP TUBE FOR EACH TEST REQUIRING A LAVENDER-TOP. Special Instructions: If reflex test is performed, additional charges/CPT code(s) may apply. Specimen Stability: Ambient: 14 days, Refrigerated : 14 days, Frozen: 14 days |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Expected TAT | 2-5 Days |
| Clinical Use | Used to monitor levels of Hgb F in the treatment of sickle cell disease. |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 121072 |
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 121072 |
| CPT Code(s) | 83020 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |