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