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Epic Test Code LAB762 Fetal Hemoglobin Stain

Important Note

All specimens need to go directly to originating facilities Blood Bank for processing.

Fetal Hemoglobin Stain Requisition

Specimens collected at facilities other than Bassett Medical Center  must be sent directly to Albany Medical Center via STAT courier to expedite turn around time.

Additional Codes

Albany Code: HBFS 

LIS Code: FHBS

Synonyms

Fetal HGB Stain

Special Instructions

Order STAT.

Immediately deliver to lab.

Transport within 24 hours at Room Temperature.

Specimen Type

Whold Blood

Preferred Container

6 ml Pink (EDTA) top tube

Alternate Container

EDTA Microtainer with minimum 400 µl blood,

Minimum Volume

1.8 mL

Transportation Needs

Room Temperature

Maximum Laboratory Time

Approximately 5 hours

Additional Information

Other Requirements:

Specimen must be labeled per Blood Bank Labeling Policy. Refer to Labeling Policy for required information

Reference Values

<1.0% of Fetal Hemoglobin

Methodology

Microscopy and Stain

CPT Code

85460

Last Updated

26-Feb-21