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Hemoglobin S quantitation
MessagePerformed in the Hematology Laboratory x5475, 76
Test Code
HBS
Alias/See Also
Hemoglobin S
S Quant
CPT Codes
83021
Preferred Specimen
Whole blood
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Transport Container
3 mL Purple Top (EDTA)
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
Stable refrigerated for up to 7 days.
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis, QNS, clotted
Methodology
HPLC
Setup Schedule
Tuesday and Fridays, 9-3 pm.
S quantitation by request on transfused sickle cell patients only Monday-Friday, 9-3 pm
S quantitation by request on transfused sickle cell patients only Monday-Friday, 9-3 pm
Limitations
Results are accurate only in AS or SS patients
Reference Range
0.0%
Clinical Significance
Performed as part of the Hemoglobinopathy Screen.
Elevated in Sickle cell anemia.
Elevated in Sickle cell anemia.
