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Hemoglobin Electrophoresis
747A
| Methodology: | Capillary Electrophoresis |
| Performed: | Mon-Fri. |
| Reported: | 2-4 days |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: None required. Collect: Whole Blood Lavender (EDTA) K2EDTA or K3EDTA Specimen Preparation: Transport 5 ml whole blood in original tube. Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated Stability: Refrigerated between 2 and 8 °C: 7 days Rejection Criteria: 1. Any sample that is mislabeled, mismatched or no patient identifiers 2. Any sample without a test request 3. Any broken or damaged tubes 4. Specimens collected in the incorrect tubes. 5. Specimen received outside of stability requirements. Note: Avoid coagulated blood samples. If Hemoglobin S is detected, reflex testing for sickle cell disease confirmation will be automatically performed NOTE: * This test is approved for all states. * Performing Laboratory Accu Reference Medical Laboratory |
| CPT Code(s): | 83020 |
