4974 Hemoglobin A2, Quantitative

Components
NAME METHOD REFERENCE RANGE UNITS
Hemoglobin A2 HPLC  2.4 - 3.5  % 


Specimen Requirements
TYPE VOLUME TEMPERATURE INSTRUCTIONS
PRIMARY
1 Whole Blood EDTA 2 (0.5) mL   Refrigerated - 7 Day(s) Store and ship refrigerated. 


Clinical utility
Screen for beta thalassemia. Note that iron deficiency can result in decreased Hb-A2 levels and, therefore, may lead to a normal Hb-A2 level even in affected patients.


Reported: Next day

CPT Code: 83021