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Hb Elect-Agar (HBEA)

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EPIC Test Name

HB ELECT-AGAR

EPIC Code

LAB2589

Specimen Requirements

Whole Blood
Minimum Volume:3 mL
Collection:Collect using standard laboratory procedures
Transport:ASAP
Stability:Refrigerated: 5 days at 2-8 degress C.
Container:Lavender top (EDTA)
Rejection Causes:Clotted
Insufficent Sample Volume
Notes:This testing is ordered by the pathologist if indicated.

Methods

Acid electrophoresis

Turnaround Time

SpecimenTurnaround Time
Whole BloodTesting is batched

Clinical Indications

Not orderable separately. Performed in Hemoglobin/Thalassemia evaluation with reflex, if necessary. Hb electrophoresis at acidic pH

Common Synonyms

Acid Hemoglobin Electrophoresis

CPT

83020

LOINC

13515-2
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