Hemoglobin, unstable

Alphabetical Test listing

Hemoglobin, unstable-994

Test name:

Test number:

994

Excellian order number:

LAB994

Abbreviation:

MSO

Alternate names:

Hgb, unstable

Useful for:

Use to confirm unstable nature of hemoglobins

Limitations:

This test cannot be used on infants <6 months of age due to physiologically elevated Hb F levels

Specimen type:

EDTA whole blood

Collection container:

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

Volume:

5 mL

Minimum volume:

2.0 mL

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:

Refrigerate (strict) - 7 days

Ambient - NO

Frozen - NO

Performing lab:

ARUP Laboratories Inc (49020) via LabCorp (827562): R-NX

Days set up:

Mo - Fr

TAT:

2 - 5 days

Method:

Visual identification

Reference ranges:

Negative

CPT codes:

83068

LOINC code:

Result 4639-1

Date created:

05/29/2019

Revised date:

05/29/2019

Review date:

08/18/2022