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

Test Code:

IC5599X

Synonym(s):

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.

Specimen Storage / Transport

Method

Orderable as STAT?

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.

Reference Value(s)

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

Virology & Serology Tests

Additional Information

Change History Notes

Others

Keywords

Antenatal Profile with Thalassaemia Screen (consists of FBC with PBF, Hb Electrophoresis include HbH Inclusion Bodies, HBsAg, Syphilis, HIV screen, Rubella IgG) IC5599X

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