Test Code LAB2900 Hemoglobin Electrophoresis
Additional Codes
HB Elect
Clinical System Name
Hemoglobin Electrophoresis
Synonyms
HB ELP; Hemoglobinopathy; red cell; Sickle Cell Trait; Sickle Cell-Routine; Sickle Dex-Routine
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole Blood
Container(s): Lavender/EDTA or Lavender/EDTA Microtainer
Preferred Vol: 3.0 mL
Minimum Vol: 1.5 mL
Note: Macrotainer samples preferred.
Processing Instructions
Reject due to:
Spin: N
Aliquot: N
Temp: 2 - 4 C
Storage location: Refrigerate whole blood in CPA refrigerator Send Outs rack.
If a variant Hemoglobin is detected, confirmatory citrate agar electrophoresis will be performed as required for diagnosis.
Off-site collection:
Stability
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
---|---|---|
Whole Blood | Room temp | 2 d |
Refrigerated | 7 d | |
Frozen | n/a |
Availability
STAT | Performed | TAT |
---|---|---|
N | 3 - 4 times/w | 5 d |
Performing Laboratory
Harborview Medical Center
325 9th Ave, Room GWH47
Seattle, WA 98104
Phone Number: (206) 744-3451
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone Number: (206) 987-2563
CPT Codes
83020
Methodology
Method: Isolectric Focusing Electrophoresis (IEF)
Analytical Volume: 1.5 mL Whole Blood
Limitations:
Reference Range
See report.
Send Out Instructions
Reference Test Name: | Hemoglobin Electrophoresis (Isoelectric Focusing) |
Reference Test Number: | HBELEC |
Instructions: | Send out Monday through Friday with the UW courier. |