HEMOGLOBIN FRACTIONATION
| Synonyms: | Hemoglobin Electrophoresis |
| Computer Code: | (HEMF) |
| Specimen Collection: | 1 mL of blood (lavender top tube). Pediatrics: 0.25 mL blood (lavender microtainer). Genetic Consent Required (see Test Requisition and Consent #24). |
| Minimum Volume: | 1 mL |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Refrigerate. |
| Reference Values: | Hemoglobin A2: >1 yr = 1.7-3.3% 6 mo-1yr = <2.7% 3-6 mo = <2.5% 1-3 mo = <2.3% 0-1 mo = <1.0% Hemoglobin F: > 1 yr = <2.0 6 mo-1 yr = <8.0 3-6 mo = 8.0-40.0 0-3 mo = 40.0-85.0 Hemoglobin A: >1 yr = 94.0-98.0 Hemoglobin S: None Hemoglobin C: None |
| Lab Code: | Chemistry |
| Requisition: | SPEC C 24 Attestationforquanthemoelectesting.pdf#http://2 |
| Test Frequency: | 2/week |
| Routine TAT: | 6 days |
| Stat TAT: | 1 day (Call lab for stat testing.) |
| CPT Code(s): | 83020 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |