FETAL HEMOGLOBIN STAIN

Synonyms: Fetal HGB Stain
Computer Code: (HBFS)
Specimen Collection: 2 mL blood (lavender top tube) or EDTA microtainer with minimum 500 µl blood.
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: Refrigerate. Transport within 24 hours.
Reference Values: <1.0% of fetal hemoglobin
Lab Code: Hematology
Requisition: C/H
Test Frequency: 3/week
Routine TAT: NA
Stat TAT: contact lab
CPT Code(s): 85460
LCD or NCD:
Methodology Used:
See Addendum XVII