Alkaline Hb Electrophoresis (CLA) |  | |  |
EPIC Test Name
ALKALINE HGB ELECTROPHORESISEPIC Code
LAB6010Specimen Requirements
| Whole Blood |
|---|
| Minimum Volume: | 3 ml |
| Collection: | Collect using standard laboratory procedures |
| Transport: | Refrigerate and ship within 24 hours of blood draw. |
| Stability: | Refrigerated: 7 days 2-8 degrees |
| Container: | Lavender top (EDTA) |
| Rejection Causes: | Clotted
Insufficent Sample Volume |
| Notes: | Please include cbc and slide if a hemoglobinopathy evaluation is requested. This testing is ordered by the pathologist if indicated. |
Methods
Alkaline hemoglobin electrophoresis.Turnaround Time
| Specimen | Turnaround Time |
|---|
| Whole Blood | Testing is batched |
Clinical Indications
Not orderable separately. Performed as part of Hemoglobin/Thalassemia evaluation with reflex, if necessary. Hemoglobin electrophoresis at alkailine pH.Common Synonyms
Hb, Hgb or Hemoglobin ElectrophoresisContact Information
Special Testing: (315)464-4460 