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HEMOGLOBIN S QUANTIFICATiON FOR THERAPUETIC RBC EXCHANGE (Post Exchange)
MessageNOTE: This test is only orderable at WVUM- Ruby. This test result is interended to provide a HGB S% for use in confjuction wth Therapuetic Red Cell exchange. It is not diagnostic for hemoglobinpathies. Please order a hemoglobin electrophorieis for diagnositc purposes.
Test Code
LAB1008
CPT Codes
83021
Includes
Sickle screen for patient without confirmed hemoglobinpathy diagnosis, if indicated and HGB S performed by HPLC
Preferred Specimen
5mL while blood collected in EDTA [Purple top] tube
Minimum Volume
1mL
Instructions
HGB S% will be identified by HPLC. Results will be preliminary verified in EPIC. All patient results will be reviewed and finalized by a supervisor and/or pathologist.
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
Room Temp- 24 hours
Refrigerated at 2-8C- 7 days
Frozen- unacceptable
Refrigerated at 2-8C- 7 days
Frozen- unacceptable
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Frozen, Severe Hemolysis, Clotted
Methodology
HGB S %- HPLC [Lab developed test]
Setup Schedule
Daily- Day [0700-1500] or Night shift [2300- 0700]
Report Available
Not applicable
Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc
