Test Code HPLC High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) Hemoglobin Variant, Blood
Specimen Required
Only orderable as part of a profile. 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 and Serum
Method Name
Only orderable as part of a profile. 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 and Serum
Cation Exchange High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
Specimen Type
Whole Blood EDTASpecimen Minimum Volume
1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
---|---|---|
Whole Blood EDTA | Refrigerated | 10 days |
Reject Due To
All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.Clinical Information
A large number of variants of hemoglobin have been recognized. Although many do not result in clinical or hematologic effects, clinical symptoms that can be associated with hemoglobin disorders include microcytosis, sickling disorders, hemolysis, erythrocytosis/polycythemia, cyanosis/hypoxia, anemia (chronic, compensated, or episodic), and increased methemoglobin or sulfhemoglobin results (M-hemoglobins).
For common, and many of the uncommon, hemoglobin variants, protein studies will be sufficient for definitive identification. High-performance liquid chromatography is a method that provides useful and supplementary information on most hemoglobin variants.
Reference Values
Only orderable as part of a profile. 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 and Serum
Performing Laboratory

CPT Code Information
83021
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday