Laboratory Services
Hemoglobin Electrophoresis Evaluation, Blood
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| Test Description |
Hemoglobin Electrophoresis Evaluation, Blood
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| Synonym(s) |
HB ELP, red cell, Sickle Cell-Routine, Sickle Dex-Routine, UOW414 |
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| Test ID |
HBELEC
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| General Information |
This test is limited to qualitative identification of hemoglobins without interpretation. This test is also for screening for sickle cell trait for athletes other than those on UW teams. Hemoglobin electrophoresis alone is not adequate for diagnosing thalassemia. For most red cell disorders, we suggest instead ordering "CBC, Thalassemia Reflex Panel" [CTHLR], which includes hb electrophoresis and testing for thalassemia as well as an interpretation. |
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| Container Type |
3 mL Lavender Top tube |
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| Specimen Type |
Blood |
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| Specimen Requirements |
3 mL whole blood |
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| Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions |
Refrigerate entire sample. If sickle screen is ordered, but not from ED location, login HBELEC. If request is for Quantitative HbS or Hb Variant Quant., for pre- or post-transfusion, login HBQVAR. If request is for Quantitative HBF for hydroxyurea therapy, login HBF. |
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| Minimum Sample Volume |
1.5 mL whole blood |
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| Stability |
Refrigerated, 7 days |
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| Unacceptable Specimen Conditions |
Other anticoagulants, Frozen specimen |
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| Department (code) |
Red Cell Disorders (RCD) |
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| Methodology |
Isoelectric Focusing Electrophoresis (IEF) |
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| Testing Schedule |
Monday - Friday |
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| Test Includes |
Code Name |
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| CPT Code(s) |
83020 |
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| STAT Orderable (Y/N) |
No |
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| Performing Lab |
UW |
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