The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Haemoglobin S Level

Haemoglobin S Level

Sickle haemoblobin is a consequence of an amino acid substitution in one or both beta chains of the haemoglobin molecule. In its homozygous form (Sickle Cell Disease) the patient has an intolerance for a reduced oxygen tension situation eg. anaesthesia or

Tube EDTA (Haem)
ID 12644
Availability
Additional Information The Hb S level detected by HPLC is reported in all cases where Hb S is detected. HbS levels are monitored in Sickle cell anaemia patients that are undergoing blood transfusions at regular intervals
Turn Around 4 days
Collection Con Should not be booked in alone, should be booked in for HPCS2J.
Sample REQ Blood
IP Acute TAT 1 day
IP Routine TAT 4 days
GP Routine TAT 4 days
Telepath HbSJ
ICE Codes HbSJ