Hemoglobin Electrophoresis
Test Summary
Detection of abnormal hemoglobin's is important to the evaluation of anemias, thalassemias, sickle cell disease and other hematological conditions.
Aliases
- Abnormal hemoglobin identification, Variant Hemoglobin
- HB Elec
- HB Electro
- HGB Elect
- HGB Electrophoresis
- HGB ID
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
3 mL Whole Blood - K2EDTA (lavender top)
Minimum Volume
3 ml
Instructions
Gently invert 10 times. Draw separate tube if CBC is also ordered.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
K2EDTA (lavender top) tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 72 hours
- Refrigerated = 7 days
- Frozen = n/a
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Hemolysis, Lipemia, incorrect specimen type, insufficient sample volume, improper storage conditions, exceeds specimen stability guidelines, contaminated sample.
Order Code
HGBEL
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB237
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 83020
Billing Code
- 300262
CPT Statement
Methodology
Electrophoresis with HPLC confirmation of abnormal hemoglobin's
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Department
Chemistry
Reference Range
See Report
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday, Thursday; Report available: 5 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
3 mL Whole Blood - K2EDTA (lavender top)
Minimum Volume
3 ml
Instructions
Gently invert 10 times. Draw separate tube if CBC is also ordered.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
K2EDTA (lavender top) tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 72 hours
- Refrigerated = 7 days
- Frozen = n/a
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Hemolysis, Lipemia, incorrect specimen type, insufficient sample volume, improper storage conditions, exceeds specimen stability guidelines, contaminated sample.
Result Information
Methodology
Electrophoresis with HPLC confirmation of abnormal hemoglobin's
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
See Report
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday, Thursday; Report available: 5 days