Hb Disorder Thalassemia Reflexive Panel
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
- Synonyms
- Hemoglobin Electrophoresis, Hemoglobin Phenotype, Hemoglobin Variant Interpretation, Hemoglobinopathy, Microcytic RBC, Quantitative Hemoglobin Electrophoresis, red cell, Thal/Hemoglobinopathy, Thalassemia Workup
- Components
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Code Name HBA2Q Hemoglobin A2 Quantification by HPLC HBF Hemoglobin F Quant by HPLC HBDET Hemoglobins Detected ZZNTRP Thal./Hemoglobinopathy Interp. ZZNTF Thalassemia Screen Result DATE1 Date Formal Report Sent PATHF Pathologist Consult Hb/Thal Testing
Interpretation
- Method
See individual components
- Reference Range
- See individual components
- Guidelines
Ordering & Collection
- Specimen Type
- Blood
- Collection
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3 mL LAVENDER TOP tube
Pediatric draw: 3 LAVENDER TOP MICROTAINERS - Forms & Requisitions
- Handling Instructions
- Quantity
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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 daysUnacceptable: Other anticoagulants, Frozen specimen.
Performance
- LIS Dept Code
- Red Cell Disorders (RCD)
- Performing Location(s)
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HMC Red Cell Disorders
206-520-4600325 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