Screening test for the detection & identification of haemoglobinopathies, including sickle cell anaemia and thalassaemia.
Tube
EDTA (Haem)
ID
12647
Availability
44036
Additional information
Analysis by HPLC to detect thalassaemia & haemoglobin variants. Haemoglobin A2 levels & haemoglobin F levels also reported. Abnormal results confirmed by further testing.
Turn around
4 days
Contact
For further details please contact Ä¢¹½tvÊÓƵ Pathology customer services: [email protected].
Collection Con
Cannot be analysed if taken within 4 months of a red cell transfusion.
Sample REQ
Blood
Ref. Range (Male)
HbA2 1.8 – 3.0%, HbF <1%
Ref. Range (Female)
HbA2 1.8 – 3.0%, HbF <1%
Units
%
IP Routine TAT
4 days
GP Acute TAT
NAME?
GP Routine TAT
7 days