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APT Downey-994

Test info

Test name:

APT Downey

Test number:

994

Excellian order number:

LAB994

Abbreviation:

MSO

Alternate names:

Fetal hemoglobin APT

Specimen

Specimen type:

Gastric aspirate containing fresh "red" blood

Collection container:

Screw cap plastic container (sterile)

Volume:

3.0 mL

Minimum volume:

1.0 mL

Transport container:

Screw cap plastic container (sterile)

Alternate specimen type:

Stool containing fresh "red" blood

Transport and stability:

Refrigerated (preferred) - 3 days

Ambient - 2 days

Frozen - NO

Reason for rejection:

Frozen stool
Specimen without fresh "red" blood

Performance

Performing lab:

M Health Fairview Reference Laboratories (LAB1029): R-NX

TAT:

1 - 2 days

Clinical and Interpretive info

Reference ranges:

Results will report either Hemoglobin A present or Hemoglobin F present.

Billing

CPT codes:

83033

Tracking

Date created:

08/23/2019

Revised date:

05/01/2024

Review date:

01/05/2024