Hemoglobinopathy Evaluation without Hemogram

Test Code

HEMOGLOBIN ELECTROPHORESIS(O)

CPT Codes
83020

Includes

Hemoglobin A; Hemoglobin F; Hemoglobin A2 (Quant); Hemoglobin A2 Prime; Hemoglobin S; Hemoglobin C; Hemoglobin D; Hemoglobin G; Hemoglobin Lepore; Hemoglobin E; Hemoglobin O-Arab; Hemoglobin Barts; Variant Hemoglobin; Sickle Cell Screen; Hemoglobin F, Differential Staining; Fetal Hemoglobulin

Preferred Specimen

5 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Instructions

If only normal Hemoglobins are detected, the results will be reported within 24 hours. However, if any abnormal Hemoglobins are present that require additional testing, turnaround time may take as long as 5 days.
Specimens for Hemoglobin by HPLC are stable for 7 days at refrigerator temperature. However, if Hemogram is needed for accurate interpretation, the Hemogram portion is only stable for 3 days from the time of collection at refrigerator temperature.

Transport Container

EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable

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

Hemolysis
Clotted
Frozen

Methodology
Electronic Sizing and Counting/Cytometry • Capillary Electrophoresis followed by, if necessary, High Performance Liquid Chromatography, Solubility

Setup Schedule

Mon - Fri

Report Available

1 -5 days

Clinical Significance

Hemoglobinopathy Evaluation without Hemogram

Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics

Additional Information
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Last Updated: October 12, 2024

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