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Fetal Hemoglobin (APT)

Test Code
APT


Alias/See Also
APT - Downey, Hemoglobin fetal qualitative, APT Fetal Hemoglobin, Fetal HGB


Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL meconium, bloody stool or bloody vomitus (0.5 mL minimum)


Instructions
Deliver to the laboratory promptly.


Transport Container
Collection cup. Blood stained diaper or cloth is acceptable.


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 30 minutes, Refrigerated: 1 week, Frozen: Unacceptable


Reference Range
Negative




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.