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Hemoglobin Electrophoresis

Test Code
HGBE


Alias/See Also
Hemoglobin Variants


Preferred Specimen
6 mL EDTA whole blood


Minimum Volume
1 mL


Transport Container
Original collection vial


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Refrigerated 10 days


Report Available
3-5 days (longer if variants are observed)


Reference Range
See report for normal ranges.


Clinical Significance
A large number (>800) of variants of hemoglobin (Hb) have been recognized. They are identified by capital letters (eg, Hb A or Hb S), or by the city in which the variant was first discovered (eg, Hb Koln).


Performed By
Quest Diagnostics DEMO


Last Updated: April 14, 2017


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