Hemoglobin S, Post Transfusion Assessment

Message
Note: Please provide the patient's phenotype when requesting this test code. Testing will include Hemoglobinopathy Screen and confirmation by HPLC. No pathologist or technical interpretation will accompany the report. Ambulatory Transport Temperature to Inova Central Lab: AmbientSpecimen Stability: 72 hours


Test Code
LAB3154 HGASM


Alias/See Also
HGASM


CPT Codes
83020| 85660

Includes
Includes:Sickle Cell Screen, Hemoglobin A2 Quantitative, Fetal HemoglobinNote:Please provide the patient's phenotype when requesting this test code. Testing will include Hemoglobinopathy Screen and confirmation by HPLC. No pathologist or technical interpretation will accompany the report.@BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302793)@ @BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302794)@


Instructions
Processing Instructions: Send original tube. Do not aliquot.Preferred Testing Volume: 5.0 mL Whole BloodMinimum Testing Volume: 1.0 mL Whole Blood Transport Temperature: Ambient Stability: Ambient: 72 HoursRefrigerated : 7 Days Frozen: Unacceptable Causes for Rejection: Gross hemolysis; received room temperature >72 hours; whole blood received frozenPerforming Lab: Quest (Chantilly)


Report Available
5-Days


Clinical Significance
1230170802



Last Updated: May 18, 2026


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