Laboratory:
Sendout
Referral Laboratory:
Mayo THEV1
Soft Order Code:
THEV1
Synonyms:
Container:
EDTA lav top tube AND SST or red top tube (BOTH!)
Normal Volume:
15 mL whole blood AND 0.6 mL serum
Minimum Volume:
2.5 mL whole blood and 0.5 mL serum
Days Set Up:
Monday - Saturday
Analytic Time:
3 - 26 days
Reference Range:
*Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Interpretive report provided
Additional Information:
Test performed by Mayo Clinic Laboratories. This evaluation will always include hemoglobins A(2) and F and hemoglobin electrophoresis utilizing cation exchange high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and capillary electrophoresis methods as well as Ferritrin (if a serum specimen is sent). This is a consultative evaluation in which the case will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories, the appropriate tests performed at an additional charge, and the results interpreted. By ordering this test the clinician acknowledges that additional reflex testing will be performed and billed at a separate additional charge if indicated.
CPT Code:
82728, 83021, 83020 x2
Fee Code:
AA329, AA928, AA929 x2
Reflex CPT:
88184, 85660, 82664, 83068, 83789, 81269, 81259, 81364, 81363, 81479
Reflex Fee Code:
AA109, AA110, AA112, AA111, AA108, AA358, AA360, AA363, AA361, AA373
Collection:
Collect specimens in EDTA (send as whole blood-do not spin), and SST or red top tube. Spin and aliquot only the SST/red top within 2 hours of collection, into a screw capped plastic tube. Send to Specimen Processing refrigerated
Storage Temperature:
Refrigerated
Test ID:
5665