Fetal Hemoglobin

Fetal Hemoglobin

Test Code

513
83020
513
83020
Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.
In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.

Clinical Significance

Fetal Hemoglobin - Fetal hemoglobin is increased in sickle cell anemia, leukemias, beta-thalassemia and hereditary persistence of fetal hemoglobin. The production of fetal hemoglobin may be triggered as a response to sickle crisis.

Test Resources

None found for this test
Please visit our Clinical Education Center to stay informed on any future publications, webinars, or other education opportunities.

Test Details

Patient Preparation

Blood transfusions within the last 4 months may affect results

Methodology

Capillary Electrophoresis

Reference Range(s)

0-3 Months 40.0-85.0 %
>3-6 Months 8.0-40.0 %
>6 Months-1 Year <8.0 %
>1 Year <2.0 %

Alternative Name(s)

Hemoglobin F

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined
Blood transfusions within the last 4 months may affect results

Methodology

Capillary Electrophoresis

Reference Range(s)

0-3 Months 40.0-85.0 %
>3-6 Months 8.0-40.0 %
>6 Months-1 Year <8.0 %
>1 Year <2.0 %

Alternative Name(s)

Hemoglobin F
Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

5 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Collection Instructions

If a CBC is also ordered, submit a separate EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Transport Container

EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

  • Room temperature: 5 days
  • Refrigerated: 7 days
  • Frozen: Unacceptable

Reject Criteria

Hemolysis• Clotted

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined
5 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube
1 mL
If a CBC is also ordered, submit a separate EDTA (lavender-top) tube
EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Room temperature
Room temperature: 5 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Hemolysis• Clotted
Service Area must be determined
Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.
In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.
Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidance and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

This material contains content from LOINC® (http://loinc.org). The LOINC Table, LOINC Table Core are copyright © 1995-2019, Regenstrief Institute, Inc. and the Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes (LOINC) Committee and is available at no cost under the license at http://loinc.org/license.

The tests listed by specialty and category are a select group of tests offered. For a complete list of Quest Diagnostics tests, please adjust the filter options chosen, or refer to our Directory of Services.

Customize the test information for your Service Area