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Unstable Hemoglobin, Isopropanol screen
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | Yes, contact Hematology at x 31747 |
| Available Stat? | No |
| Test code | UHGBI |
| Performed by | Quest |
| Sendout? | Yes |
| Method | Isopropanol precipitation |
| Collection Instructions | Draw only between 0800-1200 hours Monday-Friday |
| Container type | Lavender top |
| Amount to Collect | 8 mL blood |
| Sample type | EDTA whole blood |
| Preferred volume | 8 mL blood |
| Min. Volume | 3 mL blood |
| Processing notes | Keep sample refrigerated. Sample needs to be at China Basin for 4 PM Quest pick-up the same day it is collected. |
| Ref Lab Rejection Criteria | Frozen sample. |
| Normal range | None detected |
| Synonyms | Isopropanol stability; unstable hemoglobin; |
| Stability | Refrigerated 1 week. |
| Turn around times | Same day or next weekday |
| Additional information | A partial screen (brilliant cresyl blue stain only) may be performed from neonates when no more than 0.5 mL of blood can be obtained. |
| CPT coding | 83068-90 |
| LOINC code | 41619-8 |
| Last Updated | 10/2/2010 11:51:59 AM |
| Entry Number | 447 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667