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Hemoglobin S (Quantitative)
Test Code31852
CPT Codes
83020
Includes
Hemoglobin S (Quant)
Hemogloblin A1
Hemoglobin F
Hemogloblin A1
Hemoglobin F
Preferred Specimen
5 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Instructions
Patient age and ethnicity are necessary for proper interpretation.
Blood transfusions within the last 4 months may affect results.
Blood transfusions within the last 4 months may affect results.
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 5 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolysis • Clotted
Methodology
Capillary Electrophoresis
Setup Schedule
A.M.
Clinical Significance
This test quantifies sickling hemoglobins, (e.g. hemoglobin-S, hemoglobin C-harlem)
