Test ID UNHB Hemoglobin Stability, Blood
Useful For
Work-up of congenital hemolytic anemias
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Specimen Type
Whole Blood EDTASpecimen Required
Only orderable as part of a profile or as a reflex. For more information see:
-HAEV1 / Hemolytic Anemia Evaluation, Blood
-HBEL1 / Hemoglobin Electrophoresis Evaluation, Blood
-THEV1 / Thalassemia and Hemoglobinopathy Evaluation, Blood and Serum
-REVE2 / Erythrocytosis Evaluation, Blood
-MEV1 / Methemoglobinemia Evaluation, Blood
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Blood EDTA | Refrigerated | 7 days |
Reference Values
Only orderable as part of a profile or as a reflex. For more information see:
-HAEV1 / Hemolytic Anemia Evaluation, Blood
-HBEL1 / Hemoglobin Electrophoresis Evaluation, Blood
-THEV1 / Thalassemia and Hemoglobinopathy Evaluation, Blood and Serum
-REVE2 / Erythrocytosis Evaluation, Blood
-MEV1 / Methemoglobinemia Evaluation, Blood
Normal (reported as normal [stable] or abnormal [unstable])
CPT Code Information
83068
Secondary ID
9095Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday