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Test Code HGBS Hemoglobin S Quantitation by Electrophoresis

Additional Codes

Epic EAP: LAB2580

Epic Description: HEMOGLOBIN S QUANTITATION BY ELECTROPHORESIS

Synonym

%S

HGB S Quantitation

HGB S %

Specimen Type

Blood

Specimen Required

 

 

  Collection Container Preferred Volume Minimum Volume
Preferred

Lavender, EDTA

3.0 mL 1.0 mL
Preferred Micropuncture Lavender Micro, EDTA 3 X 0.5 mL 2 X 0.5 mL

 

Instructions for Collection and Transport

Do not centrifuge. Transport whole blood refrigerated on freeze packs. Refrigerate if holding overnight.

Aliquot Requirements

Whole Blood

Optimum 3.0 mL

Minimum 1.0 mL

Performing Lab

Special Chemistry Lab

Assay Frequency

Once or Twice/Week

Routine Turnaround Time

3 days, excluding weekends and holidays.

CSR Storage Requirements

Do not centrifuge. Deliver to laboratory. Refrigerate if holding overnight.

CPT Code Information

83020