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Hemoglobin Electrophoresis
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Test Code
HGBEL
Alias/See Also
70481;
Abnormal hemoglobin identification,
Variant Hemoglobin;
HB Elec;
HB Electro;
HGB Elect;
HGB Electrophoresis;
HGB ID
Abnormal hemoglobin identification,
Variant Hemoglobin;
HB Elec;
HB Electro;
HGB Elect;
HGB Electrophoresis;
HGB ID
CPT Codes
83020
Preferred Specimen
Whole Blood - K2EDTA (lavender top)
Minimum Volume
3 ml
Instructions
Gently invert 10 times. Draw separate tube if CBC is also ordered.
Transport Container
K2EDTA (lavender top) tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Room Temperature = n/a
Refrigerated = 7 days
Frozen = n/a
Refrigerated = 7 days
Frozen = n/a
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolysis, Lipemia, incorrect specimen type, insufficient sample volume, improper storage conditions, exceeds specimen stability guidelines, contaminated sample.
Methodology
electrophoresis with HPLC confirmation of abnormal hemoglobins
Setup Schedule
Monday and Thursday
CH
CH
Report Available
5 days
Clinical Significance
Detection of abnormal hemoglobins is important to the evaluation of anemias, thalassemias, sickle cell disease and other hematological conditions.
Performing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine, OH 45439
Last Updated: August 4, 2022
