Antenatal Profile with Thalassaemia Screen (consists of FBC with PBF, Hb electrophoresis include HbH Inclusion Bodies, HBsAg, Syphilis, HIV screen, Rubella IgG)

Specimen Container	EDTA tube (Adult) Gel separator tube (Adult)
Specimen Requirement	FBC with PBF and Hb electrophoresis with HbH Inclusion Bodies: 3mL EDTA blood HBsAg, HIV screen, Syphilis Screen-Treponema Pallidum Antibody (CMIA), Rubella IgG: 5mL plain blood Invert blood 5 times after blood collection ensures the anticoagulant is well mixed with the blood. This will ensure results are reliable.
Orderable as Urgent?	No
Turn Around Time	FBC with PBF: 3 - 4hrs Hb electrophoresis with HbH Inclusion Bodies: 1 week (Please note that identification of abnormal variants may take longer) Clinical Chemistry: Refer to individual test information.
Testing Laboratory Location	KKH
Laboratory	Clinical Chemistry and Haematology
Contact Number	6394 1383 (Clinical Chemistry) 6394 1373 (Haematology)
Day and Time Performed	FBC with PBF: Mon - Sat: Office hrs Hb electrophoresis with HbH Inclusion Bodies: Mon - Fri: Office hrs Refer to individual test.
Orderable on CPOE?	Yes
Downtime Form	Clinical Chemistry - Form A

Change History Notes

15 Oct 2021 11:30 AM

Updated Specimen Requirement, Turn Around Time, Day and Time Performed, Downtime Form and Contact Number.

Last Updated - 27 May 2025