Haemoglobinopathy screen
(a.k.a Hb electrophoresis, HPLC)
minimum sample volume required ~ 4ml
Special instructions
Time limit for add on = 1 day Interfering substances = none known
Minimum retesting interval
Test should not be repeated within 365 days
Reference range
HbA2 2.0-3.5%, HbF <2.0%
Units
%
Linked to
Thalassaemia screen
Turnaround Time
3
days
Department: Haematology