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Fetal Hgb Distribution (FHB)

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EPIC Test Name

FETAL HGB DISTRIBUTION

EPIC Code

LAB8002

Specimen Requirements

Whole Blood
Minimum Volume:2 mL
Collection:Make fresh fingerstick smears, or draw EDTA tube
Transport:Room temperature ASAP.
Stability:Refrigerated: 24 hours at 2-8 degrees C
Container:Lavender top (EDTA)
Rejection Causes:Clotted
Insufficent Sample Volume
Notes:Must be arranged with Special Testing

Methods

Modification of the original method of Kleihauer and Betke by Shepard

Turnaround Time

SpecimenTurnaround Time
Whole BloodTesting is batched

Reference Ranges

Modification of the original method of Kleihauer and Betke by Shepard
All Range
This test is performed in conjunction with hemoglobin electrophoresis and will be interpreted within that report.

Clinical Indications

Distribution of Hb F among red blood cells. Useful in the dagnosis of hereditary persistence of fetal hemoglobin. This test is NOT used to determine fetomaternal hemorrhage.

Performed

Lab
Special Testing

CPT

83020

LOINC

14276-0

Contact Information

Special Testing: (315)464-4460
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