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HelpCatalog ID HGB S Quantitative Hemoglobin S
CPOE Test Name
Hgb S Quant
Synonyms
QS, %S, Percent S, Hgb S Qnt
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Requirements
Lavendar Top (EDTA) tube; 2.0 mL blood
Causes for Rejection
Clotted specimen; insufficient quantity; improper labeling; wrong tube
Turn Around Time
24 hours. Contact Hematology Laboratory when %S is needed for red cell exchange.
CPT / HCPCS Code
83021
Performing Lab
Core Laboratory BI 2023 721-2120
Storage and Transport
Room tempterature
Reference Range
No hemoglobin S detected.
Methodology
High performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)