Hemoglobin Evaluation, Quantitation Only
| Label Mnemonic: | AFSC |
| Epic code: | LAB7798 |
| Downtime form: | A-1a Doctor/Provider Orders - Pathology Core and Specialty Care Nursery |
Hematology
6240 RCP
356-3527
6240 RCP
356-3527
Specimen(s):
Blood
Collection Medium:
 |
| Lavender top tube 3 mL (EDTA) |
Minimum:
Full draw; 3.0 mL lavender top; (or fingerstick-purple top
microtainer®)
Testing Schedule:
This test is batched and run routinely on Fridays. If you need results
STAT, call Hematology resident (8-1630, M-F) at 356-8628. All other
times page the Pathology resident on-call at 3404.
Reference Range:
Hemoglobin A2 0-3.5% Hemoglobin C 0% Hemoglobin F Birth-3 months: 50-80% 3 months-1 Year: 6% After 1 year: 2% or less Hemoglobin S 0%
Comments:
Refer to BD Microtainer® Tubes product sheet for detailed sample collection
instructions.
Ordinarily performed on patients over one year old.
This assay quantitates Hemoglobin A, A2, C, F, and S levels using capillary electrophoresis. If a rapid screen for the presence of sickle hemoglobin is clinically indicated, then "Sickle Cell Screen" [LAB339] would be the appropriate order. For fetal erythrocyte quantitation in maternal blood (e.g., workup of possible feto-maternal hemorrhage), "Fetal Erythrocyte Quantitation" (LAB292) would be the appropriate order.
Ordinarily performed on patients over one year old.
This assay quantitates Hemoglobin A, A2, C, F, and S levels using capillary electrophoresis. If a rapid screen for the presence of sickle hemoglobin is clinically indicated, then "Sickle Cell Screen" [LAB339] would be the appropriate order. For fetal erythrocyte quantitation in maternal blood (e.g., workup of possible feto-maternal hemorrhage), "Fetal Erythrocyte Quantitation" (LAB292) would be the appropriate order.
Methodology:
Capillary Electrophoresis
CPT Code:
83020