Test Code FEHGB Fetal Hemoglobin
Performing Laboratory
Morristown Medical Center Laboratory
Methodology
Acid Elution
Note: This test will automatically be performed when FS Fetal Screen has been ordered and resulted as positive, or when a specimen from an Rh-positive, trauma patient is received.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Whole blood
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: Full tube
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Reference Values
Normal Range: 0.0% - 0.6%
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Available STAT
Turnaround Time:
Routine-8 hours