Laboratory Services
Thalassemia and Hemoglobinopathy Evaluation, Blood and Serum
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| Test Description |
Thalassemia and Hemoglobinopathy Evaluation, Blood and Serum
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| Synonym(s) |
Hemoglobin Electrophoresis, Hemoglobin Phenotype, Hemoglobin Variant Interpretation, Microcytic RBC, Quantitative Hemoglobin Electrophoresis, red cell, Thalassemia Workup, UOW4513 |
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| Test ID |
HBTHAL
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| General Information |
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. Call the Red Cell Disorders Laboratory for information: 206 744-3549. Provide Ethnic background of patient. Please submit this information on a Thalassemia Clinical Data Sheet. |
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| Container Type |
3mL Lavender Top Tube Pediatric: 3 Lavender Top Microtainers |
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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 Lavender tube
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| Minimum Sample Volume |
2.5 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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| Testing Schedule |
Monday - Friday |
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| Test Includes |
Code Name |
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| CPT Code(s) |
83020x2, 83021 |
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| Reference Range File | View/Download File | |
| STAT Orderable (Y/N) |
No |
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| Performing Lab |
UW |
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| LOINC Code(s) |
18723-7 |
