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Hb Electrophoresis

Test Code:

HA0102

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

Hb Electrophoresis with HbH: 1 week (to note that identification of abnnormal variant may take longer than 1 week)

Reference Value(s)

Hb (%) 2 years old and above
Hb APresent
Hb A22.2 – 3.2
Hb F≤ 0.5

Reference intervals adopted from Sebia, validated by HA Lab in Year 2021. There are no indicated reference intervals for patients < 2 years old.

Testing Laboratory Location

KKH

Laboratory

Haematology

Contact Number

6394 8120

Day and Time Performed

Mon – Fri: 0800 hrs– 1700 hrs

Orderable on CPOE?

Yes

Additional Information

The test process involves centrifugation which has a potential risk of aerosolisation. Haematologist approval is required to perform the test on highly infectious cases (confirmed / suspected).

Specimens sent outside the indicated hours will be processed and reviewed on the next working day.

Change History Notes

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Keywords

Hb Electrophoresis HA0102
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