Thalassemia and Hemoglobinopathy Evaluation

Test Overview

Reference Range *

Interpretive report provided

* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.

Test Details

Days Set Up

Monday - Saturday

Analytic Time

3 - 26 days

Soft Order Code

THEV1

Laboratory

Sendout

Reference Laboratory

Mayo THEV1

Section

Special Testing

Specimen Requirements

Collection

Collect specimens in EDTA (send as whole blood-do not spin), and SST or red top tube. Spin and aliquot only the SST/red top within 2 hours of collection, into a screw capped plastic tube. Send to Specimen Processing refrigerated

Normal Volume

15 mL whole blood AND 0.6 mL serum

Minimum Volume

2.5 mL whole blood and 0.5 mL serum

Storage Temperature

Refrigerated

Additional Information

Test performed by Mayo Clinic Laboratories. This evaluation will always include hemoglobins A(2) and F and hemoglobin electrophoresis utilizing cation exchange high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and capillary electrophoresis methods as well as Ferritrin (if a serum specimen is sent). This is a consultative evaluation in which the case will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories, the appropriate tests performed at an additional charge, and the results interpreted. By ordering this test the clinician acknowledges that additional reflex testing will be performed and billed at a separate additional charge if indicated.

Billing

CPT Code

82728, 83021, 83020 x2

Fee Code

AA329, AA928, AA929 x2

Reflex CPT

88184, 85660, 82664, 83068, 83789, 81269, 81259, 81364, 81363, 81479

Reflex Fee Code

AA109, AA110, AA112, AA111, AA108, AA358, AA360, AA363, AA361, AA373