Methodology
Electrophoresis
Synonyms
Hemoglobin Electrophoresis
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
UCSF Benioff CH Oakland & Research Center
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: 2.5-5 mL Whole Blood ADULT: 2.5-5 mL Whole Blood
Container Type
EDTA (Lavender-Top) Tube
Collection Instructions
Must accompany special UCSF requisition forms (for each patient/family member) and FedEx shipping label from NBS Program coordinators prior to collection. NBS Follow Up only. Shipped Monday-Thursday only. If collected after these days for same day shipment, samples will be stored refrigerated to be shipped the next business day.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Room Temp-OK/Refrigerate-OK
Test Volume Required
2 mL Whole Blood
Minimum Test Volume
1 mL Whole Blood
Processing Instructions
Insert the specimen tubes into a Biohazard plastic bag with absorbent material (paper towel) and seal the bag. 2. COMPLETE THE INTAKE FORM and INSERT IT INTO THE OUTSIDE POUCH OF THE PLASTIC BIOHAZARD BAG. 3. Insert the sealed plastic bag into the enclosed mailing case. Close the mailing case. 4. Place the mailing case in the FedEx envelope with attached pre-printed shipping label. Send to: Hemoglobin Reference Laboratory Children’s Hospital & Research Center at Oakland attention: Mahin Azimi 747 52nd Street, Oakland, CA 94609 Telephone: (510) 450-7688 Take package to FedEx pick-up area in the hospital or lab. Please notify the Newborn Screening Area Service Center (ASC) listed on the Intake Form when the specimen is collected. Must accompany special UCSF requisition forms (patient/family members) and FedEx shipping label from NBS Program coordinators prior to collection. Shipped Monday-Thursday only. If collected after these days for same day shipment, samples will be stored refrigerated to be shipped the next business day.
Comments
No charge.
CPT Codes
83020
Revised
10/20/26
Initials
SA