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Laboratory Medicine

Test Directory / Hb electrophoresis

Hb electrophoresis

EDTA

TestHb electrophoresis
Common Abbreviations
ProfileIncluded as part of a Haemoglobinopathy Screen
Clinical Indication
Specimen TypeBlood
Sample TypeEDTA
Minimum Volume1 x 3 mL (adult) 2 x 0.5 mL (paed) (can be shared with a FBC sample)
Special PrecautionsPlease state ethnic origin if known
Stability
Turnaround Time1 week 3 days for antenatal
LaboratoryYork Hospital
Reference IntervalN/A
LimitationsFor identification of abnormal haemoglobins at least more than one technique is required for differential diagnosis
Additional Information
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