Test Details
Mnemonic
HGBE
Ordering Code
2000730
CPT-4 Code(s)
83020 (CE); HPLC as needed (83021)
Specimen Information
Collect
Lavender EDTA
Specimen Preparation
Send 5.0 mL whole blood.
Minimum Volume
1.0 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Rejection Criteria
Clotted specimens
Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Capillary Electrophoresis
HPLC as needed
HPLC as needed
Reference Range
A1: 96.5% - 97.8%
A2: 2.2% - 3.2%
Hgb F: <2%
A2: 2.2% - 3.2%
Hgb F: <2%
Performing Laboratory
Warde Medical Laboratory
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes