Hgb Electrophoresis (PRISMA HEALTH)

Test Code

1230100429

Alias/See Also

LAB2900: Hemoglobin Electrophoresis w/Rfx Confirm
LAB2900A: Hemoglobin Electrophoresis | HGB ELECTROPHORESIS|HGBEL

CPT Codes
83020x1

Preferred Specimen

GMH HOSPITAL LAB: LAVENDER TOP-EDTA (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5

Other Acceptable Specimens

GMH HOSPITAL LAB: PINK TOP-KEDTA: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: MICRO LAVENDER- EDTA: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5

Instructions

Begin collection by rubbing the vein with a Chloraprep applicator for approximately thirty seconds, moving out in a concentric circle with a diameter of approximately 3 inches. Remove the caps from the blood culture bottle(s). Decontaminate the bottle tops with an alcohol swab. Do not use Betadine. Allow venipuncture site to dry. The site should not be touched. Blood should be drawn by use of a syringe. Inoculate the aerobic (green top) blood culture bottle first, then the anaerobic (orange top) blood culture bottle second. It is recommended to inoculate 10 mL of blood for each bottle. If < 2 mL is obtained in an adult, inoculate the aerobic bottle only. Immediately after insertion of blood into the bottle(s), mix by inverting each bottle several times to prevent clotting of the blood with resulting fibrin formation and possible trapping of bacteria in the fibrin. Indicate if the patient is on antibiotic therapy (this is especially important for penicillin). The laboratory should be informed if mycotic (fungal) or mycobacterial (acid fast) septicemia is clinically suspected. Please indicate the draw site of the specimen and label this source on the blood culture bottle(s).

Transport Temperature

Transport to the laboratory immediately after collection. DO NOT refrigerate body fluids such as blood for culture.

Report Available

GMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 7200 min
Routine: 7200 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

OMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 7200 min
Routine: 7200 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

BEH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL
STAT: 7200 min
Routine: 7200 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

THL HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 7200 min
Routine: 7200 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

Last Updated: March 6, 2023

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