Acid HGB Electrophoresis

Test Code: TD_2718

CPT Code(s): 83020

$18

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

Electrophoresis, HGB, Acid
Hemoglobin Electro w/Acid

Test Includes

Hemoglobin A1
Hemoglobin A2
Hemoglobin F (Fetal)
Hemoglobin S
Hemoglobin C
Other Hemoglobin Variant
Acid hemoglobin Findings <Pathologist's Interpretation

Methodology

Acid Electrophoresis

Rejection Criteria

Frozen samples
Markedly hemolyzed samples
Samples collected in anticoagulants containing iodoacetate

Reference Range(s)

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

EDTA Lavender Top Tube

Minimum Volume

2 mL Whole Blood

Sample Stability

1 day room temperature
5 days refrigerated
Unacceptable frozen

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Collection Instructions

Collect 5 mL EDTA Whole Blood. Refrigerate.

Alternative Specimen

N/A