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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


Useful For

Providing additional information, which aids in the identification of hemoglobin variants

Reporting Name

HPLC Hb Variant, B

Specimen Type

Whole Blood EDTA

Specimen Minimum Volume

1 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Whole Blood EDTA Refrigerated 10 days

Reject Due To

All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.

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

Specimen Retention Time

Normal: 7 days; Abnormal: 14 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT Code Information

83021

LOINC Code Information

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
65615 HPLC Hb Variant, B No LOINC Needed

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

Same day/1 day