Synonyms
Hemoglobinopathy
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
Newborn Screening Hemoglobinopathy Laboratory
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Monday-Friday
Collection Information
Specimen Required
Newborn: 1.5-3 mL Whole Blood; Infant/Child 6 Months or Older or Adult: 2.5-5 mL
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Ambient-Only
Test Volume Required
Newborn: 3 mL Whole Blood; Infant/Child 6 Months or Older or Adult: 5 mL
Minimum Test Volume
Newborn: 1.5 mL Whole Blood; Infant/Child 6 Months or Older or Adult: 2.5 mL
Processing Instructions
Insert the specimen tubes into a Biohazard plastic bag with absorbent material (paper towel) and seal the bag. Complete the intake form and insert it into the outside pouch of the plastic biohazard bag. Insert the sealed plastic bag into the shipping envelope and seal it. Place the shipping envelope for GLS pickup Monday-Friday. If unable to ship sample(s) same day, refrigerate samples until next shipment date. Shipping Address: Hemoglobin Reference Laboratory Children's Hospital & Research Center at Oakland Attn: Mahin Azimi 747-52nd Street, Oakland, CA 94609. (510) 450-7688.
Revised
2/16/23
Initials
SA