HEMOGLOBIN, UNSTABLE, BLOOD
Reporting Title: Hemoglobin, Unstable, B
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	Test Performed At:
		Mayo Medical Laboratories #9095
	Specimen Required:
		Draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s), and send 2.0 mL (pediatric: 1.0 mL) of EDTA whole blood. SPECIMEN CANNOT BE FROZEN.
	Laboratory Notes:
		DO NOT SPIN. Send 2.0 mL (1.0 mL minimum) EDTA whole blood refrigerated. Specimen cannot be frozen.
		NOTE:	PATIENT’S AGE IS REQUIRED ON REQUEST FORM FOR PROCESSING.
			Will also accept ACD whole blood.
	Reference Values:
		Normal (reported as normal [stable] or abnormal [unstable])
		PRECAUTIONS:		False-positive results will be obtained in blood specimens that contain >5% fetal hemoglobin or in specimens that are received more than a week after the blood has been drawn.
	Day(s) Test Set Up:
		Monday – Friday; 1030 am
	Cut-Off Time:
	Turn Around Time:
		2-4 days
	CPT Code:
		83068
	Care Manager Order Name:
		Miscellaneous Referral Test ONCE RTN
	KIDDOS Order Name:
		Miscellaneous Lab Test
	Cerner Order Name:
		Misc Ref SLC

Last Updated 01/08