Haemoglobinopathy Screen
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 |
| 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 |
| Telepath | HPCS2J |
