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Test ID HPFH Hemoglobin F Distribution, Blood

Useful For

Distinguishing large deletional hereditary persistence of fetal hemoglobin from other conditions with increased percentage of fetal hemoglobin (Hb F)

 

Determining the distribution of Hb F within red blood cells

Method Name

Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see:

-HAEV1 / Hemolytic Anemia Evaluation, Blood

-HBEL1 / Hemoglobin Electrophoresis Evaluation, Blood

-MEV1 / Methemoglobinemia Evaluation, Blood

-REVE2 / Erythrocytosis Evaluation, Blood

-THEV1 / Thalassemia and Hemoglobinopathy Evaluation, Blood

 

Flow Cytometry

Reporting Name

Hb F Distribution, B

Specimen Type

Whole Blood EDTA


Ordering Guidance


This test is for hereditary persistence of fetal hemoglobin only. For testing for possible fetal-maternal bleed, see FMB / Fetomaternal Bleed, Flow Cytometry, Blood.



Specimen Required


Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see:

-HAEV1 / Hemolytic Anemia Evaluation, Blood

-HBEL1 / Hemoglobin Electrophoresis Evaluation, Blood

-MEV1 / Methemoglobinemia Evaluation, Blood

-REVE2 / Erythrocytosis Evaluation, Blood

-THEV1 / Thalassemia and Hemoglobinopathy Evaluation, Blood


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Whole Blood EDTA Refrigerated 14 days

Reference Values

Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see:

-HAEV1 / Hemolytic Anemia Evaluation, Blood

-HBEL1 / Hemoglobin Electrophoresis Evaluation, Blood

-MEV1 / Methemoglobinemia Evaluation, Blood

-REVE2 / Erythrocytosis Evaluation, Blood

-THEV1 / Thalassemia and Hemoglobinopathy Evaluation, Blood

 

Reported as: Heterocellular, Homocellular, or Equivocal

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT Code Information

88184

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
HPFH Hb F Distribution, B 4579-9

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
8270 Hb F Distribution, B 4579-9
2104 Interpretation 59466-3

Test Classification

This test has been modified from the manufacturer's instructions. Its performance characteristics were determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

Report Available

3 to 5 days

NY State Approved

Yes