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

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

Last Updated - 27 May 2025