Hb-H Inclusion Bodies | KK Women's and Children's Hospital

Specimen Container	EDTA Tube
Specimen Requirement	EDTA Whole Blood Adult: 3 mL Paediatric and Neonate: 500 ul 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	Routine: 3 - 4 hrs
Reference Value(s)	HbH inclusion bodies should not be seen in a normal healthy individual.
Testing Laboratory Location	KKH
Laboratory	Haematology
Contact Number	6394 8120
Day and Time Performed	Mon - Fri: 0800 hrs - 1700 hrs
Orderable on CPOE?	Yes
Downtime Form	63170-Form-1080 Haematology Laboratory Downtime Form
Additional Information	Specimens sent outside the indicated hours will be processed and reviewed on the next working day.

Change History Notes

07 Feb 2023 12:00 AM

Updated Specimen Storage / Transport, Reference Value(s), Contact Number, Day and Time Performed, Downtime Form, Additional Information.

Last Updated - 28 May 2025