Laboratory Services

Hemoglobin Electrophoresis Evaluation, Blood

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Updated Test Information:

Test Description
Hemoglobin Electrophoresis Evaluation, Blood
Synonym(s)

HB ELP, red cell, Sickle Cell-Routine, Sickle Dex-Routine, UOW414

Test ID
HBELEC
General Information

This test is limited to qualitative identification of hemoglobins without interpretation. This test is also for screening for sickle cell trait for athletes other than those on UW teams. Hemoglobin electrophoresis alone is not adequate for diagnosing thalassemia. For most red cell disorders, we suggest instead ordering "CBC, Thalassemia Reflex Panel" [CTHLR], which includes hb electrophoresis and testing for thalassemia as well as an interpretation.

Container Type

3 mL Lavender Top tube

Specimen Type

Blood

Specimen Requirements

3 mL whole blood

Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions

Refrigerate entire sample. If sickle screen is ordered, but not from ED location, login HBELEC.


If request is for Quantitative HbS or Hb Variant Quant., for pre- or post-transfusion, login HBQVAR.


If request is for Quantitative HBF for hydroxyurea therapy, login HBF.

Minimum Sample Volume

1.5 mL whole blood

Stability

Refrigerated, 7 days

Unacceptable Specimen Conditions

Other anticoagulants, Frozen specimen

Department (code)

Red Cell Disorders (RCD)

Methodology

Isoelectric Focusing Electrophoresis (IEF)

Testing Schedule

Monday - Friday

Test Includes

Code                         Name
HER                          Hb Electrophoresis Result
HBDET                   Hemoglobins Detected
HBCOM                Hb Elect. Comment

CPT Code(s)

83020

STAT Orderable (Y/N)

No

Performing Lab

UW

LOINC Code(s)