Hb Disorder Thalassemia Reflexive Panel

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General Information

Lab Name
Hb Disorder Thalassemia Reflexive Panel
Lab Code
HBTHAL
Epic Ordering
Hb Disorder Thalassemia Reflexive Panel
Description

Diagnostic testing for thalassemia and hemoglobinopathies with interpretation. Includes hemoglobin electrophoresis by isoelectric focusing, HPLC quantification of hemoglobins F and A2, and quantification of hemoglobins S, C, D, or E if present. Additional testing is performed for patients with microcytic RBC indices at added cost.

Call the Red Cell Disorders Laboratory for information: 206 744-3549. Provide Ethnic background of patient. Please submit this information on a Thalassemia Clinical Data Sheet. The form can be found on the Laboratory Medicine website: Thalassemia Data Sheet

Forms & Requisitions

Thalassemia Data Sheet

Synonyms
Hemoglobin Electrophoresis, Hemoglobin Phenotype, Hemoglobin Variant Interpretation, Hemoglobinopathy, Microcytic RBC, Quantitative Hemoglobin Electrophoresis, red cell, Thal/Hemoglobinopathy, Thalassemia Workup
Components

Interpretation

Method

See individual components

Reference Range
See individual components
Guidelines

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type
Blood
Collection

3 mL LAVENDER TOP tube


Pediatric draw: 3 LAVENDER TOP MICROTAINERS

Forms & Requisitions

Thalassemia Data Sheet

Handling Instructions
Quantity
requested: 3 mL whole blood
minimum: 2.5 mL whole blood

Processing

Processing

Refrigerate Lavender tube

Note: If sample is short or if no CBC data is available, accept sample anyway. DO NOT QNS or cancel. RCD will do as many tests as possible. Write "No CBC" on request form or MayoAccess batch sheet.


Caution: Not for use by UWNC or UW Medicine locations unless current CBC is ordered (example CBD, CBANC, or CBC). For UWNC or UW Medicine Clinics or inpatients, see HBTHLI.


Stability: EDTA: Refrigerated, 7 days. Ambient, 2 days

Unacceptable: Other anticoagulants, Frozen specimen.

Performance

LIS Dept Code
Red Cell Disorders (RCD)
Performing Location(s)
HMC Red Cell Disorders
206-520-4600

325 9th Ave, Rm # GWH-47, Seattle, WA 98104-2420

Frequency
Monday-Friday
Available STAT?
No

Billing & Coding

CPT codes
83020x2, 83021
LOINC
18723-7
Interfaced Order Code
UOW4513