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Test Code LAB3763 Hemoglobin Disorder Thalassemia Reflexive Panel

Important Note

Diagnostic testing for thalassemia and hemoglobinopathies with interpretation. Includes hemoglobin electrophoresis by isoelectric focusing, HPLC quantification of hemoglobins F and A2, and quantification of hemoglobins S, C, D, or E if present. Additional testing is performed for patients with microcytic RBC indices at added cost.

 

Note: Any requests for "Hemoglobinopathy Fractionation Cascade" or "Hemoglobinopathy Panel" will be converted to this test (Hemoglobinopathy Disorders Thalassemia Reflexive Panel [LAB3763]).

Additional Codes

HBTHAL

Clinical System Name

Hemoglobin Disorder Thalassemia Reflexive Panel

Sample Requirements

Specimen: Whole Blood

Container(s): Lavender/EDTA

Preferred Vol: 3.0 mL

Minimum Vol: 2.5 ml

 

Note: If sample is short, accept sample anyway - DO NOT QNS, RCD Lab will do as many tests as possible.

Processing Instructions

Reject due to:

Spin: N

Aliquot: N

Temp: 2 - 4 C

Storage Location: If sample is short, accept sample anyway - DO NOT QNS, RCD Lab will do as many tests as possible. CPA refrigerator, Send Outs rack

 

Off-site Collection: Transport refrigerated.

Stability

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Whole Blood Room temp 2 d
  Refrigerated 7 d
  Frozen Unacceptable

Performing Laboratory

Harborview Medical Center

Red Cell Disorders Lab

325 9th Ave, Room GWH 47
Seattle, WA 98104
 

Phone Number: (206) 744-3549

Department

Department: Send Outs

Phone Number: (206) 987-2563

Synonyms

Hemoglobin Electrophoresis, Hemoglobin Phenotype, Hemoglobin Variant Interpretation, Quantitative Hemoglobin Electrophoresis, red cell, Thalassemia Workup; Hemoglobinopathy Fractionation Cascade; Hemoglobinopathy Panel

Availability

STAT Performed TAT
N M - F 5 - 7 d

 

Methodology

Method: Diagnostic testing for thalassemia and hemoglobinopathies with interpretation. Includes hemoglobin electrophoresis by isoelectric focusing, HPLC quantification of hemoglobins F and A2, and quantification of hemoglobins S, C, D, or E if present. Additional testing is performed for patients with microcytic RBC indices at added cost.

Reference Range

Interpretive report is provided

Send Out Instructions

Reference Test Name: Hb Disorder Thalassemia Reflexive Panel
Reference Lab Test Code: HBTHAL
Instructions: Send out Monday through Friday with the UW courier. Send a copy of the most current CBC (or CBC w/Diff) and Iron/TIBC (if available) reports with the batch sheet.