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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