Sickle haemoglobin 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 [FRAGMENT MISSING]
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EDTA (Haem)
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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
Contact
For further details please contact Leeds Pathology customer services: [email protected].
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