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Test Code HGBFFLOW Hemoglobin F by FLow Cytometry, Quantitative, Blood

Additional Codes

  • Expanse Test Name:Hgb F Flow Cytometry
  • Medinet Ref Code:HGBFFLOW
  • OV Code:BBR*HGBFFLOW

Performing Laboratory

Essentia Health

Methodology

Flow Cytometry/Immunostaining

Useful for determination of fetal bleed during pregnancy or after child birth.  This test provides a quantitative Hemoglobin F only.  This test does not calculate an appropriate dose of Rh immune globulin.

Specimen Requirements

Specimen must arrive within 72 hours of draw.

 

Draw blood in a lavender-top (K3EDTA) tube(s), and send 7 mL (minimum volume:  0.5 mL) of K3EDTA whole blood refrigerated. Specimen cannot be frozen.

Reference Values

0.0%-0.1%

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Friday (day shift only)

Saturday, Sunday (with approval by St. Mary’s Duluth Clinic Laboratory’s Medical Director)

Test Classification and CPT Coding

88184