Haematology
| Full details for "Haemoglobinopathy (Hb-opathy) Screen". | |
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Name |
Haemoglobinopathy (Hb-opathy) Screen |
Alternative name/Profile |
Hb F, Hb A2, Hb H, Hb S, sickle cell screen, thalassaemia screen, haemoglobin electrophoresis |
Department |
Haematology |
Investigation |
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Specimen type |
Peripheral blood |
Sample type |
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Sample container & volume |
1 x 4 ml purple EDTA, 1 x 5ml red serum sample and a blood film. |
Frequency of analysis |
Batch analysis is performed at least twice weekly. |
Turnaround time |
Less than 2 weeks. |
Availability |
Routine hours 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday |
Notes |
Urgent analysis available, please contact lab at 416 2394 during routine hours, 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday. External requests must be accompanied by a Haemoglobinopathy Request Form. A copy of the most recent FBC and ferritin result is also desirable Whole blood specimens are stable for 7 days when stored at 2-8 oC or 48 hours at ambient temperature (22-24oC). Where a high affinity haemoglobin is suspected, please state clearly on request form. |
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Reference range |
Adult: Hb A = >85% Hb A2 = 2.3 - 3.4% Hb F = 0.0 - 2.0% Hb H = Not applicable (reported as positive or negative) Hb S = Not applicable Paediatrics (</= 3mts): Presence of Hb F, Hb A +/- Hb A2 * Note Thalassaemia cannot be excluded at this age |
Last updated |
Tue, 14 Feb 2023 14:28:35 GMT |