Test ID: ZG322
CPT code: 82728, 85027, 83020
LOINC:
Specimen Type: LAV (EDTA) tubes AND Red or SST
Frequency: 2 – 5 days
Instructions: Whole Blood from 3 LAV (EDTA) filled to capacity AND 0.8mL Serum from Red or SST. Amb and Ref. Min 2 Lav (EDTA WB) AND 0.3 mL serum
Text: Diagnose thalassemias and hemoglobin variants, with ferritin to evaluate total body storage iron, and complete blood count without differential to detect and/or identify a wide range of hematologic disorders. When appropriate, additional reflex testing will be performed for α-thalassemia.
Methodology: CBC: Automated cell counter; Ferritin: ECLIA; Hemoglobin fractionation: CE; HPLC; Hemoglobin solubility: sodium hydrosulfite reduction