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HelpTest Code HB F Hemoglobin F Quantitation
Clinical System Name
Hemoglobin F Quantitation
Synonyms
% F
%F
Alkali Denaturation
Fetal Hemoglobin - Bld Quant
Hb F
Percent F
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole Blood
Container(s): Lavender/EDTA, Lavender/EDTA Microtainer
Preferred Vol: 3.0 mL
Minimum Vol: 1.5 mL
Note:
Processing Instructions
Reject due to:
Spin: N
Aliquot: N
Temp: 2 - 4 C
Storage location: Refrigerate whole blood in CPA refrigerator sendouts rack.
Off-site collection:
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Room temp | ||
| Refrigerated | ||
| Frozen |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | M - F | 5 d |
Performing Laboratory
Harborview Medical Center
Department
Department:
Harborview Medical Center
Room GWH47; 325 9th Ave
Seattle, WA 98104
Phone Number: (206) 744-3451
CPT Codes
83021
Methodology
Method: HPLC
Analytical Volume: None specified
Limitations:
Reference Range
| > 10 years | <1.1% |
| 4 - 10 years | <2% |
| 10 months to 3 yrs | <3% |
| 9 months | <5% |
| 6 months | <8% |
| 5 months | 5 - 20% |
| 0 - 4 months | 5 - 90% |
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: | Hemoglobin F - HPLC Quant |
| Reference Test Number: | HBF |
| Instructions: | Send out Monday thru Friday with the UW courier. Keep a copy of the Batch Sheet for our records. |
Description
To copy for new tests
Special Instructions
Links to:
Consent Forms
Algorithms
Requisition
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