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Test Code HGBEL Hemoglobin Electrophoresis, Whole Blood

Performing Laboratory

ChristianaCare-Newark Campus

Methodology

High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Capillary Electrophoresis

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube:  4.0-mL lavender-top (EDTA) tube
Specimen:  Full tube
Collection Instructions:

Note:  Label tube with patient’s full name and 1 additional unique patient identifier such as date of birth, medical record number, emergency ID number, date and time of draw, collector’s initials, and type of specimen.

Reference Values

Hemoglobin A:  95-98%

Hemoglobin F:  0.0-2.0%

Hemoglobin A2:  2.0-3.5%

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Friday

Routine Turnaround Time:  not available

STAT Turnaround Time:  not available