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Fetal Hemoglobin

Test Code
FETHGB


Alias/See Also
APT


CPT Codes
83033

Preferred Specimen
Preferred: 2.0 mL of feces or gastric content.


Minimum Volume
Minimum: 0.5 ml of feces or gastric content


Instructions
Specimen color must be red to perform the test.


Transport Container
Screw top container


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)


Brown samples




Methodology
Manual

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
Turn around time: Stat one hour, routine 3 hours.




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.