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Test Code LAB90123 Hemoglobin F Quantitation, Blood

Additional Codes

45847

Reporting Title

Hgb F

Methodology

Bio-Rad, High-Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)

Used for identification and quantitation of abnormal hemoglobin F if present.

Performing Laboratory

OhioHealth Laboratory Services-RMH Core Hematology

Specimen Requirements

Draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s), and send EDTA whole blood. Mix by gently inverting 8 times. Forward unprocessed whole blood refrigerated.

Note:  Please provide recent transfusion history, patient’s age, race, and diagnosis.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerate/Frozen NO/Ambient NO

Reference Values

0.8-2.0%

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

83021