Hemoglobin Electrophoresis

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • LAB2643
  • Soft Test Code:
  • HGBEL
Alternate Names
  • Electrophoresis Hemoglobin
  • Electrophoresis, HGB
  • HGB Electrophoresis
Included Tests

Hemoglobin A1-A3; Hemoglobin A2; Hemoglobin F; Hemoglobin Other; Hemoglobin S; Pathology Interpretation


Specimen Collection & Preparation

Specimen Requirements

5.0 mL Whole Blood in a Lavender Top Tube - EDTA


Transport And Storage

5 days Refrigerated


Collection Instructions

 


Minimum Volume

1.0 mL


Neonatal Volume

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

Hgb A1-A3:  96 - 98.5%
Hgb A2: 1.5 - 4.0%
Hgb F: 0%


Methodology:
  • Electrophoresis

Production Schedule

Sites Performed
  • Parkview Regional Medical Center
Days Performed
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Departments
  • Special Chemistry

Coding & Compliance

CDM

01480288


CPT Coding

83020


Medical Necessity Documentation

Duplicate testing on this test is not acceptable per Medicare:  Testing to only be done every 101 years