Hemoglobin (Hb), fetal, quantitative-994

Test info

  
Hemoglobin (Hb), fetal, quantitative
  
994
  
LAB994
  
MSO
  
Fetal Hemoglobin
Hb F
Hemoglobin F quantitation
  
If an abnormal hemoglobin is detected, appropriate testing will be performed at an additional charge.
  

Evaluate hemoglobinopathies, hemolytic anemia; diagnose hereditary persistence of fetal hemoglobin; diagnose thalassemia; evaluate sickling hemoglobins

Specimen

  
EDTA whole blood
  
  
1.0 mL
  
0.5 mL
Submission of the minimum volume does not allow for repeat testing
  

Immediately following collection, mix sample thoroughly by gently inverting 8 - 10, times to prevent clotting

  

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

  

Refrigerated (preferred) – 14 days

Ambient – 14 days

Frozen – 14 days

  
  • Clotted specimen
  • Aged
  • Improperly stored blood samples

Performance

  
LabCorp (121072): R-NX
  
Mo - Sa
  
2 - 5 days
  

Capillary electrophoresis (CE)

Clinical and Interpretive info

  
<7 m Not establishe
7 m to 1 y 0.1% to 6.8%
≥2 y 0.0% to 2.0%

Billing

  
83020

Tracking

  
03/01/2021
  
12/21/2023
  
12/21/2023