Laboratory Test Detail

Last Updated: April 26, 2024 @ 9:13 am

91121

Hemoglobin S with Reflex

Specimen:Collect:
  • One Lavender (EDTA)

Also Acceptable:
  • One Pink Top (EDTA)
Submit:
  • 4 mL (Min:0.2 mL) Whole blood in Lavender (EDTA). Submit Refrigerated.

Also Acceptable:
  • 4 mL (Min:0.2 mL) Whole blood in Pink Top (EDTA). Submit Refrigerated.
Special Handling:
  • If HPLC detects a peak which suggests Hgb S, then RBC Solubility will be added for confirmation. Additional charges apply.
Rejection Criteria:
  • Frozen or room temperature specimens.
Stability:Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 1 Week(s); Frozen: Unacceptable; Incubated: Unacceptable
Methodology:
  • High performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)
Performed:Sun-Sat
Reported:2-5 Day(s)
CPT Codes:
  • 83021
Components:
  • 91121 - HGB S w/Reflex
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