Hb Disorder Thalassemia Reflex Pnl w/CBC
General Information
Lab Name
Hb Disorder Thalassemia Reflex Pnl w/CBC
Lab Code
HBTHLI
Epic Name
Hb Disorder Thalassemia Reflex Pnl w/CBC
Description
CBC & 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.
Synonyms
Hemoglobin Phenotype, Hemoglobin Variant Interpretation, Hemoglobinopathy, Microcytic RBC, Quantitative Hemoglobin Electrophoresis, red cell, Synonyms: Hb Elp, Thal/Hemoglobinopathy, 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 |
| HBTHAL | Hb Disorder Thalassemia Reflexive Panel |
| 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
For outside locations, see HBTHAL. If CBD or CBANC or CBC is also ordered, Login using mnemonic: HBTHAL. 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 HBTHAL
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 |
Red Cell Disorders
206-520-4600 325 9th Ave, Rm # GWH-47, Seattle, WA 98104-2420 |
|---|
Frequency
CBC, as received Thalassemia assays, Monday - Friday
Available STAT?
No