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Fetal Hemoglobin : 513
Test CodeHGBF or 513
CPT Codes
83020
Instructions
Blood transfusions within the last 4 months may affect results.
Lavender (EDTA).
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