Laboratory Medicine
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Unstable Hb's
EDTA
| Test | Unstable Hb's |
|---|---|
| Common Abbreviations | |
| Profile | |
| Clinical Indication | ‘unstable haemoglobins’ refers to both ?- and ?-chain haemoglobin variants that can cause clinically recognisable haemolysis. |
| Specimen Type | Blood |
| Sample Type | EDTA |
| Minimum Volume | 1 x 3 mL (adult) 2 x 0.5 mL (paed) (can be shared with a FBC sample) |
| Special Precautions | Discuss with Haematology Lab prior to sample collection. |
| Stability | Fresh sample only |
| Turnaround Time | 24 hours |
| Laboratory | York Hospital |
| Reference Interval | N/A |
| Limitations | |
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