Do NOT draw specimen on neonates 28 days and younger.
Atypical variants reflex to citrate agar or isoelectric focusing confirmation. Invert tube 8-10 times to mix blood with anticoagulant.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated Whole blood
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Whole blood or washed packed cells: 7 days
Ordering Recommendations
The hemoglobin electrophoresis test separates the types of hemoglobin in the sample based on each molecule's charge. In most cases this test can be used to identify and quantitate the types of hemoglobin present in the blood. This test may be ordered when there is a suspicion of an hemoglobinopathy or to assess therapy in a patient with a known hemoglobin disorder.
Performed
Monday - Friday; Days
Methodology
Hgb Electophoresis
Reported
1-10 days
Performing Lab
Special Chemistry
Synonyms
Hemoglobin Electrophoresis, Bld QN
HgbELP
Hemoglobin Electrophoresis
Hemoglobin Electroph Bld QN
Electrophoresis Hemoglobin
6408
Reference Chart
CPT Codes
83020
LOINC Codes
NAME
LOINC
Result
Hem Elp Interp
13514-5
Hemoglobin A %
4546-8
Hemoglobin A2 %
4552-6
Hemoglobin C %
4561-7
Hemoglobin F %
32682-7
Hemoglobin Other %
24469-9
Hemoglobin S %
4625-0
Test Code (Outreach Synonym)
6408
Catalog Code
685861
Collection
Collect
Blood, Lavender
Preferred Draw Volume
3 mL
Pediatric Collection
2 microtainers
Collection Comments
Do NOT draw specimen on neonates 28 days and younger.
Atypical variants reflex to citrate agar or isoelectric focusing confirmation. Invert tube 8-10 times to mix blood with anticoagulant.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated Whole blood
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Whole blood or washed packed cells: 7 days
Ordering
Ordering Recommendations
The hemoglobin electrophoresis test separates the types of hemoglobin in the sample based on each molecule's charge. In most cases this test can be used to identify and quantitate the types of hemoglobin present in the blood. This test may be ordered when there is a suspicion of an hemoglobinopathy or to assess therapy in a patient with a known hemoglobin disorder.
