Catalog 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
Storage and Transport
Room tempterature
Causes for Rejection
Clotted specimen; insufficient quantity; improper labeling; wrong tube
Reference Range
No hemoglobin S detected.
Turn Around Time
24 hours. Contact Hematology Laboratory when %S is needed for red cell exchange.
Performing Lab
Core Laboratory BI 2023 721-2120
Methodology
High performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)
CPT / HCPCS Code
83021