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| APT FOR FETAL HEMOGLOBIN |
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| Alternate Names: | Fetal Hemoglobin Test |
| Performed: | Daily |
| Methodology: | Alkali denaturation |
| Turnaround Time: | 24 hours |
| Container / Specimen Requirements |
Grossly bloody stool, vomitus, gastric aspirate, or amniocentesis fluid. |
| Container / Tube: | Clean, screw-cap container or syringe |
| Minimum Volume: | 1 mL |
| Special Handling or Timing of Specimen: | Specimens must be delivered to the laboratory within 30 minutes of collection. |
| Preparation of Patient: | None |
| Reference Range: | Report will provide indication if blood is of maternal or infant origin (adult or fetal hemoglobin) |
| Causes for Specimen Rejection: | Improper labeling, Black, tarry stools, Specimen not grossly bloody. Specimen too old. |
| CareManager Test Group: CareManager Name/Alias: |
MLAB APT |
| Specimen Labeling: | Click here for policy |
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