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

Test Code:

HA0062

Synonym(s):

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.

Method

 

Orderable as STAT?

No

Turn Around Time

FBC with PBF: 3 - 4hrs

Hb electrophoresis with HbH Inclusion Bodies: 1 week 
(to note that identification of abnormal variants 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

Additional Information

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

Change History Notes

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Keywords

FBC with Thalassaemia Screen (consist of FBC with Reflex PBF, Hb Electrophoresis and HbH Inclusion Bodies) HA0062
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