ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Hemoglobin F : 0081348

Mnemonic: HB F

Methodology: High Performance Liquid Chromatography
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: 1-3 days
Specimen Required: Collect:  One 3 mL lavender (EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA).

Storage/Transport Temperature:  3 mL whole blood at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.2 mL)

Unacceptable Conditions:  Ambient or frozen specimens.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing):  Ambient: Unacceptable, Refrigerated: 1 week, Frozen: Unacceptable
Reference Interval:
(Ranges for Hb F% can be copied from the Reference Interval table for Hemoglobin Evaluation 0050610)

Age                         Hb F %
0-1 month                    46.0-81.0
2 months                      29.0-61.0
3 months                      15.0-56.0
4 months                      9.4-29.0
5 months                      2.3-22.0
6-8 months                    2.3-13.0
9-12 months                  1.3-5.0
13-23 months                0.2-2.0
2 years and older            0.0-2.0
Note: This assay measures percentage of hemoglobin F only.  For complete hemoglobin evaluation, order Hemoglobin Evaluation with Reflex to Electophoresis and/or RBC Solubility (0050610).
CPT Code(s): 83021
 
 

 

 

 
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