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 |