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Fetal Hemoglobin : 513

Test Code
HGBF or 513


CPT Codes
83020

Instructions
Blood transfusions within the last 4 months may affect results.

Lavender (EDTA).


Transport Container
Transport 5 mL whole blood. (Min: 1 mL)


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.


Specimen Stability
Ambient: 5 days, Refrigerated: 7 days, Frozen: Unacceotabke


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


Methodology
Capillary electrophoresis

Setup Schedule
Sunday - Saturday


Report Available
2-3 days (From receipt at performing laboratory)


Reference Range
 
0-3 Months                                    40.0-85.0 %
greater than 3-6 Months                   8.0-40.0 %
greater than 6 Months-1 Year           less than 8.0 %
greater than 1 Year                         less than 2.0 % 


Clinical Significance
Fetal hemoglobin is increased in sickle cell anemia, leukemias, beta-thalassemia and hereditary persistence of fetal hemoglobin. The production of fetal hemoglobin may be triggered as a response to sickle crisis.


Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics



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.