Hemoglobin (Hb), fetal, quantitative

Alphabetical Test listing

Hemoglobin (Hb), fetal, quantitative-994

Test name:

Test number:

994

Excellian order number:

LAB994

Abbreviation:

MSO

Alternate names:

Fetal Hemoglobin
Hb F
Hemoglobin F quantitation

Tests included:

If an abnormal hemoglobin is detected, appropriate testing will be performed at an additional charge.

Useful for:

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

Specimen type:

EDTA whole blood

Collection container:

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

Volume:

1.0 mL

Minimum volume:

0.5 mL
Submission of the minimum volume does not allow for repeat testing

Collection instructions:

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

Transport container:

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

Transport and stability:

Refrigerated (preferred) – 14 days

Ambient – 14 days

Frozen – 14 days

Reason for rejection:

Clotted specimen
Aged
Improperly stored blood samples

Performing lab:

LabCorp (121072): R-NX

Days set up:

Mo - Sa

TAT:

2 - 5 days

Method:

Capillary electrophoresis (CE)

Reference ranges:

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

CPT codes:

83020

Date created:

03/01/2021

Revised date:

12/21/2023

Review date:

12/21/2023