Hemoglobin, Fetal, Quantitative by HPLC
Order Code: HBFA
Order Form: Laboratory Requisition
Specimen:
Blood
Collection Medium:
Lavender top tube 3 mL (EDTA)
Minimum:
Full draw; 3.0 mL lavender top; (or fingerstick)
Testing Schedule:
Test usually performed on Wednesdays, results reported on Thursday.
Reference Range:
Birth-3 mo.: 50-80%; 3 Mo.-1 Yr.: 6%; After 1 yr.: 2% Or less.
Comments:
Ordinarily performed on patients over one year old.
Methodology:
High Pressure Liquid Chromatography
Sample Processing:
Submit whole blood in original container.
Sample Storage:
Refrigerate.
Transport Instructions:
Place specimen into zip-lock type bag, seal bag.
Place requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Transport in cooler with refrigerated coolant packs.
CPT Code:
83021