| Laboratory: | Hematology |
| Test Name: |
UNSTABLE HEMOGLOBIN - (B)
Test Code:
MISC
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| 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: |
Preferred Device:
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| Specimen Required: |
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| Referral: |
Whole Blood: 4.0 mL
Pediatric Whole Blood: 2.0 mL
Whole blood (EDTA) sent refrigerated. Stable for 7 days. http://www.mayomedicallaboratories.com/test-catalog/Clinical+and+Interpretive/9095 |
| Requisition: | |
| Reference Values: |
Normal (stable); see Mayo report. |
| Availability: |
Must be approved by Hematopathologist prior to collection.
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| 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 |