FBC with Thalassaemia Screen (consist of FBC with Reflex PBF, Hb Electrophoresis and HbH Inclusion Bodies)

HA0062

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Specimen Container
EDTA Tube
Specimen Requirement
Whole Blood
Adult: 3 mL blood 
Paediatrics and Neonate: 500 uL blood
Gently invert the tubes several times to prevent clotting. 
Specimen Storage/Transport

Send to laboratory as soon as possible after blood collection at room temperature.

Orderable as Urgent? No
Turn Around Time
FBC with reflex PBF: 3 - 4hrs

Hb electrophoresis with HbH Inclusion Bodies: 1 week

Identification of abnormal variant may take longer than 1 week
Reference Value(s)
Click here for reference interval.
Testing Laboratory Location KKH
Laboratory Haematology
Contact Number 6394 1373
Day and Time Performed
Mon – Fri: 0800 hrs– 1700 hrs
Sat: 0800 hrs – 1200 hrs
Orderable on CPOE? Yes
Downtime Form

63170-Form-1080 Haematology Laboratory Downtime Form

Additional Information

​Specimen sent after operating hour will be stored, and test performed on the next working day.

Change History Notes

  • 16 Sep 2024 01:00 PM

    ​Updated Turn Around Time.

  • 07 Feb 2023 12:00 AM

    ​Updated Specimen Storage / Transport, TAT, Downtime Form.

  • 21 May 2021 12:00 AM

    ​Updated Downtime Form.

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Last Updated - 27 May 2025