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Test Code HEMOGLOBIN ELECTROPHORESIS HEMOGLOBIN ELECTROPHORESIS

Important Note

Beginning September 16 2024, testing will be performed Monday-Friday from 6AM to 2:30PM. Samples received in the Chemistry department after 4AM will be processed the next business day. 

Department

Chemistry

Specimen Type

Whole blood

Method

Electrophoresis

Container

EDTA (lavender-top)

Standard Volume

4.5ml

Minimum Volume

1ml

Pediatric Volume

0.8ml

Ship Temperature

Room Temperature

Stability Refrigerated

7 days

Stability Room Temp

24 hours

Stability Frozen

N/A

CPT Code

83020,83021,85660

Days Test Set Up

Tuesday and Thursday

Group Components

HbA1, HbA2, HbF, HbC, HbS, sickle screen, interpretation