Hb Disorder Thalassemia Reflexive Panel
General Information
Lab Name
Hb Disorder Thalassemia Reflexive Panel
Lab Code
HBTHAL
Epic Name
Hb Disorder Thalassemia Reflexive Panel
Description
Diagnostic testing for thalassemia and hemoglobinopathies with interpretation. Includes hemoglobin electrophoresis by isoelectric focusing, HPLC quantification of hemoglobins F and A2, and quantification of hemoglobins S, C, D, or E if present. Additional testing is performed for patients with microcytic RBC indices at 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 form can be found on the Laboratory Medicine website: Thalassemia Data Sheet
Synonyms
Hemoglobin Electrophoresis, Hemoglobin Phenotype, Hemoglobin Variant Interpretation, Hemoglobinopathy, Microcytic RBC, Quantitative Hemoglobin Electrophoresis, red cell, Thal/Hemoglobinopathy, Thalassemia Workup
Components
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| HBA2Q | Hemoglobin A2 Quantification by HPLC |
| HBF | Hemoglobin F Quant by HPLC |
| HBDET | Hemoglobins Detected |
| ZZNTRP | Thal./Hemoglobinopathy Interp. |
| ZZNTF | Thalassemia Screen Result |
| DATE1 | Date Formal Report Sent |
| PATHF | Pathologist Consult Hb/Thal Testing |
Interpretation
Method
See individual components
Reference Range
See individual components
Guidelines
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
Refrigerate Lavender tube
Note: If sample is short or if no CBC data is available, accept sample anyway. DO NOT QNS or cancel. RCD will do as many tests as possible. Write "No CBC" on request form or MayoAccess batch sheet.
Caution: Not for use by UWNC or UW Medicine locations unless current CBC is ordered (example CBD, CBANC, or CBC). For UWNC or UW Medicine Clinics or inpatients, see HBTHLI.
Stability: EDTA: Refrigerated, 7 days. Ambient, 2 days
Unacceptable: Other anticoagulants, Frozen specimen.
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
Available STAT?
No