CBC, Thalassemia Reflex Panel
General Information
Lab Name
CBC, Thalassemia Reflex Panel
Lab Code
CTHLR
Epic Name
Thalassemia Reflex Panel w/CBC
Description
Includes Hemoglobin Electrophoresis & CBC. If either or both is abnormal, additional tests will be done as required for diagnosis with added cost. Call the Red Cell Disorders Laboratory for information: 206 744-3549. Provide Ethnic background of patient. Please submit this information on a Thalassemia Clinical Data Sheet. The Data Sheet can be found on website: Thalassemia Data Sheet
Synonyms
HB ELP, Hemoglobin Phenotype, red cell, Thalassemia Reflex with CBC
Components
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| CBC | CBC (Hemogram) |
| WBC | WBC |
| RBC | RBC |
| HB | Hemoglobin |
| HCT | Hematocrit |
| MCV | MCV |
| MCH | MCH |
| MCHC | MCHC |
| PLT | Platelet Count |
| RDWCV | RDW CV |
| HBELPT | Hb Elect._Isoelectric Focusing |
| ZTHLR | Thalassemia Workup Interp. |
| ZZNTF | Thalassemia Screen Result |
| ZZNTRP | Thal./Hemoglobinopathy Interp. |
| DATE1 | Date Formal Report Sent |
Interpretation
Method
See individual components
Reference Range
See individual components
Ordering & Collection
Specimen Type
Collection
3 mL LAVENDER TOP tube
Pediatric draw: 3 LAVENDER TOP MICROTAINERS
Forms & Requisitions
Quantity
requested: 3 mL whole blood
minimum: 2.5 mL whole blood
Processing
TEST OFFLINE 2/01/2022: If test received, re-order as HBTHLI. If CBD is ordered, re-order as HBTHAL. CBC is required to order HBTHAL. (Specimen handling does not change.)
For outside locations, see THLRO.If CBD is also ordered, Login THAL Screen using mnemonic: THLRAD.During the login, please enter exact birthdate as specified on Data Sheet.Processing: You will receive 2 receipt labels, LP-Lavender for CBC, LH-Lavender for HBELPT
CBC: Lavender top MUST be processed by Lab within 24 hour of blood collection.
Accept even with less sample, or without the RCD Data Sheet. RCD will determine which tests can be done with the limited sample.
UW-MT Instructions, as above plus:Hematology will return Lavender tube used for CBC back to SPS to forward to RCD.
Stability for Thalassemia tests:EDTA: Refrigerated, 7 days. Ambient, 2 days
Unacceptable: Other anticoagulants, Frozen specimens.
Performance
LIS Dept Code
Performing Location(s)
| HMC | See Individual Tests | |
|---|---|---|
| UW-MT | See Individual Tests |
Frequency
CBC, as receivedThalassemia assays, Monday - Friday
Available STAT?
No