Test Code LAB10053 Fetal Hemoglobin (HGB)
Department
HEMATOLOGY
Collection Requirements
Must be received before 12:00pm to be performed same day.
Primary Collection Container
Lavender 6 mL (K3EDTA)
Lavender 4 mL (K3EDTA)
Pink (K3EDTA)
Alternate Collection Container
Lavender Microtainer
Transport
Ambient
Preferred Transport Temperature
Ambient
Processing
Mix tube thoroughly prior to analysis.
Stability
Ambient: 8 hours
Refrigerated: 24 hours
Minimum Testing Volume
1.0 mL
Reference Range
<0.01%
Methodology
Acid Elution/ Microscope
Performed
Monday – Friday
7:00 am – 3:30 pm
Reported
As completed
CPT Codes
85460
Unacceptable Conditions
Frozen, serum, clotted and grossly hemolyzed specimens.