Hemoglobin F

Test Name

Hemoglobin F

Lab Section

Chemistry

Fluid Type

Whole blood

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Lavender Top Tube

Container Whole Blood Required

3 ml whole blood in a Lavender Top

Summary Test Name

Hemoglobin F

Specimen Preparation Outreach

Refrigerate until courier pickup

Specimen Stability

72 hours if refrigerated

Minimum Volume

3 ml whole blood in Lavender Top

Specimen Transport

Refrigerate

Specimen Preparation In House

Refrigerate until analysis

Reference Value

Male/Female over six months of age: negative; O-6 months: 0-2%