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Lab Dept:
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Hematology
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Test Name:
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HEMOGLOBIN S, QUANTITATIVE
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General Information
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Lab Order Codes:
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HGBS
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Synonyms:
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Sickle cell screen, rapid
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CPT Codes:
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83021 – Hemoglobin fractionation and quantitation; chromatography (e.g., A2, S, C and/or F)
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Test Includes:
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Hemoglobin S reported as positive or negative.
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Logistics
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Test Indications:
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Useful for monitoring therapy for sickle-cell disease.
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Lab Testing Sections:
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Hematology – Sendouts
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Referred to:
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Fairview University Diagnostic Laboratories (Test HGBS)
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Phone Numbers:
Minneapolis:
Saint Paul:
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612-813-6280
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651-220-6550
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Test Availability:
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Daily, 24 hours
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Turnaround Time:
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Performed Monday - Friday; results are reported same day
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Special Instructions:
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N/A
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Specimen
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Specimen Type:
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Whole blood
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Container:
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Lavender (EDTA) top tube
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Draw Volume:
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1mL (Minimum: 0.5 mL) EDTA blood
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Processed Volume:
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Same as Draw Volume
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Collection:
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Routine venipuncture. Mix thoroughly by gentle inversion.
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Special Processing:
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Lab Staff: Do Not centrifuge. Send specimen in original collection container. Store and ship at refrigerated temperatures.
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Patient Preparation:
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None
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Sample Rejection:
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Improper tube, Clotted specimen, Underfilled tube, Overfilled tube, Mislabeled or unlabeled specimens
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Interpretive
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Reference Range:
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Negative
Reported as positive or negative
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Critical Values:
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N/A
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Limitations:
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N/A
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Methodology:
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Automated High Performance Liquid Chromatography
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References:
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Harmening DH (1997) Clinical Hematology and Fundamentals of Hemostasis, 3rd ed
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Fairview University Diagnostic Laboratories November 2010
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Updates:
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11/3/2006: Test moved from Mayo Medical Laboratories to Fairview.
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