Collect


Blood, Lavender

Preferred Draw Volume

10 mL

Minimum Draw Volume

3 mL

Other Acceptable Containers

Yellow ACD B, Na Heparin

Unacceptable Conditions

All samples will be evaluated by Mayo Clinic Laboratories

Collection Comments

This test requires two lavender top tubes. Invert tubes 8-10 times to mix blood with anticoagulant. Do not spin tube, sample must be whole blood. Label with patient name, DOB, test and collect date. Ship refrigerated. (Minimum 3 mL) https://www.mayocliniclabs.com/test-catalog/overview/608083#Overview

Please complete the Metabolic Hematology Patient Information form and submit with sample. https://www.mayocliniclabs.com/~/media/it-mmfiles/special-instructions/Metabolic_Hematology_Patient_Information.pdf

Storage/Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Refrigerated: 7 days

Ordering Recommendations

Diagnosis and classification of hemoglobin disorders, including thalassemias and hemoglobin variants. Reflex testing may be added and extra charges will apply. https://www.mayocliniclabs.com/test-catalog/overview/608083#Overview

Performed

Monday - Saturday

Methodology

Hemoglobin Electrophoresis/HPLC

Reported

8 - 15 days

Performing Lab

Send Outs

Referral Lab

Mayo Clinic Laboratories

Synonyms

  • Hgb Electrophoresis Evaluation
  • 11767

Reference Interval

By Report

CPT Codes

83020, 83021 If additonal testing is required, reflex tests will be added and addtional charges will apply.  

Test Code (Outreach Synonym)

11767

Catalog Code

9780687351
Collection

Collect


Blood, Lavender

Preferred Draw Volume

10 mL

Minimum Draw Volume

3 mL

Other Acceptable Containers

Yellow ACD B, Na Heparin

Unacceptable Conditions

All samples will be evaluated by Mayo Clinic Laboratories

Collection Comments

This test requires two lavender top tubes. Invert tubes 8-10 times to mix blood with anticoagulant. Do not spin tube, sample must be whole blood. Label with patient name, DOB, test and collect date. Ship refrigerated. (Minimum 3 mL) https://www.mayocliniclabs.com/test-catalog/overview/608083#Overview

Please complete the Metabolic Hematology Patient Information form and submit with sample. https://www.mayocliniclabs.com/~/media/it-mmfiles/special-instructions/Metabolic_Hematology_Patient_Information.pdf

Storage/Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Refrigerated: 7 days
Ordering

Ordering Recommendations

Diagnosis and classification of hemoglobin disorders, including thalassemias and hemoglobin variants. Reflex testing may be added and extra charges will apply. https://www.mayocliniclabs.com/test-catalog/overview/608083#Overview

Performed

Monday - Saturday

Methodology

Hemoglobin Electrophoresis/HPLC

Reported

8 - 15 days

Performing Lab

Send Outs

Referral Lab

Mayo Clinic Laboratories

Synonyms

  • Hgb Electrophoresis Evaluation
  • 11767
Result Interpretation

Reference Interval

By Report
Additional Information

CPT Codes

83020, 83021 If additonal testing is required, reflex tests will be added and addtional charges will apply.  

Test Code (Outreach Synonym)

11767

Catalog Code

9780687351