Hemoglobin Variant Quant
General Information
Lab Name
Hemoglobin Variant Quant
Lab Code
HBQVAR
Epic Name
Hemoglobin Variant Quantitative
Description
HBQVAR replaced HBSQH. This test is only used for quantification pre- and post- treatment of KNOWN HbS patients, not for identification of abnormal hemoglobins. In addition, Hb C, Hb D, Hb E are quantified on known patients. Example: Both Hb S and Hb C levels are quantified on a patient with SC Disease.
Synonyms
HBSQH, post-transfusion, pre-transfusion, red cell, sickle, sickle cell
Components
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| HBSQ | Hemoglobin S Quant |
Interpretation
Method
High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
Reference Range
See individual components
Guidelines
Ordering & Collection
Specimen Type
Collection
3 mL LAVENDER TOP tube
Pediatric draw: (3) lavender top microtainers
Quantity
requested: 3 mL whole blood
minimum: 1 mL whole blood
Processing
Refrigerate whole blood
Stability: EDTA: Refrigerated, 7 days. Ambient, 2 days.
Unacceptable: Other anticoagulants, Frozen samples.
Performance
LIS Dept Code
Red Cell Disorders (RCD)
Performing Location(s)
| HMC |
Red Cell Disorders
206-520-4600 325 9th Ave, Rm # GWH-47, Seattle, WA 98104-2420 |
|---|
Frequency
Monday-Friday 07:30 A.M.
Available STAT?
No