Hemoglobin Electrophoresis Evaluation

Message
Note: Patient age and ethnicity are necessary for proper interpretation. Blood transfusions within the last 4 months may affect resultsImmediate Specimen Processing: Send whole blood specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot. Ambulatory Transport Temperature to Inova Central Lab: Refrigerated Specimen Stability: 7 days


Test Code
LAB15824 HGBEV


Alias/See Also
HGBEV


CPT Codes
83020| 83021| 85014| 85018| 85041

Includes
Includes:Hemoglobin A, Hemoglobin F, Hemoglobin A2 (Quant), Hemoglobin S, Hemoglobin C, Hemoglobin E, and any hemoglobin variantsRed Blood Cell Count, Hemoglobin, Hematocrit, MCV, MCH, RDW@BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302793)@ @BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302794)@


Instructions
Processing Instructions: Send whole blood specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot.Preferred Testing Volume: 5.0 mL Whole BloodMinimum Testing Volume: 1.0 mL Whole BloodTransport Temperature: Refrigerated Stability: Ambient: 72 hoursRefrigerated : 7 daysFrozen: UnacceptableCauses for Rejection: Gross HemolysisClottedPerforming Lab: Quest (Chantilly)


Report Available
7-Days


Clinical Significance
1230170183



Last Updated: May 18, 2026


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