Test Directory
7548 Hemoglobin Electrophoresis
Specimen Type
Specimen Stability
Reference Range
Whole blood-Lavender top tube
5 days 2-8°C
HGB A: 95.0-98.0%
HGB A2: 2.0-3.0%
HGB A2: 2.0-3.0%
Specimen Requirements
Preferred amount: Full tube of Whole Blood
Minimum amount: 0.5 mL whole blood
Minimum amount: 0.5 mL whole blood
Method
Electrophoresis
Schedule
Mon,Wed,Fri
Turn-Around Time
1-3 days
Instructions/Notes
Reflex to Hemoglobinopathy Eval (sendout) if results are abnormal.
Clinical Utility
To diagnose thalassemias and hemoglobin variants
CPT Codes
83020
