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Laboratory: Hematology
Test Name:
UNSTABLE HEMOGLOBIN - (B)
Test Code: MISC
Clinical Information:

Unstable hemoglobin must be approved by Hematopathologist prior to collection.  Send 4.0 mL of EDTA blood sample to Mayo Clinic.  Send refrigerated; stable for 7 days.

Collection Devices:
Specimen Required:
Referral:
Whole Blood: 4.0 mL
Pediatric Whole Blood: 2.0 mL

Whole blood (EDTA) sent refrigerated.  Stable for 7 days.

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Requisition:
Reference Values:

Normal (stable); see Mayo report.

Availability:
Must be approved by Hematopathologist prior to collection.
See Also:
More Information:

Store sample between 2 - 8°C.  Sample referred to Mayo Clinic; testing must be performed within 7 days of collection.

Mayo Test ID:  UNHB