Sign in →

Test ID HBEL0 Hemoglobin Electrophoresis Summary Interpretation

Secondary ID

608091

Useful For

Incorporating and summarizing results into an overall evaluation with consultative interpretation on the HBEL1 / Hemoglobin Electrophoresis Evaluation, Blood

Testing Algorithm

This test is an additional consultative interpretation that summarizes all testing as well as any pertinent clinical information available for review, and will be provided after all reflexed tests have been completed. If performed, subsequent molecular results will also be incorporated into the overall evaluation. One or more of the following molecular tests may be reflexed on the HBEL1 / Hemoglobin Electrophoresis Evaluation, Blood:

-ATHAL / Alpha-Globin Gene Analysis, Varies

-WASQR / Alpha-Globin Gene Sequencing, Blood

-WBSQR / Beta-Globin Gene Sequencing, Blood

-WBDDR / Beta-Globin Cluster Locus Deletion/Duplication, Blood

-WGSQR / Gamma-Globin Full Gene Sequencing, Varies

 

This summary is in addition to interpretations that may be provided for each component.

Method Name

Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see HBEL1 / Hemoglobin Electrophoresis Evaluation, Blood.

 

Medical Interpretation.

Reporting Name

Hb Electrophoresis Summary Interp

Specimen Type

Whole Blood EDTA

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Whole Blood EDTA Refrigerated

Clinical Information

The evaluation of hemoglobin disorders can be very complex. This can involve abnormalities in the alpha, beta, delta, or gamma chains. Molecular testing is performed to fully evaluate complex situations. A summary interpretation that incorporates all of the testing performed is beneficial to the ordering physician.

Reference Values

Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see HBEL1 / Hemoglobin Electrophoresis Evaluation, Blood.

 

An interpretive report will be provided.

Cautions

No significant cautionary statements.

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

2 to 25 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Test Classification

Not Applicable

CPT Code Information

83020-26

NY State Approved

Yes