Abnormal Hb quantitation, Blood

Diagnostic Use

Quantitative determination of haemoglobin variants

Department

Haematology - Special Tests

Delphic Registration Code

HBSC

Turnaround Time

10 days

Test Code

1420

Specimen Type

• Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• EDTA (Lavender Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4.0

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

8000

No of Samples Required

2

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• EDTA (Lavender Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

3.0

Pre-testing Requirements

No blood transfusion in the preceding 3 months

Additional Specimen Information

Sample Delivery to Lab: ambient temperature, 4°C if overnight

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Whole Blood

Minimum Volume (ml)

2.0

Transport to Lab

Ambient (8 - 24 degrees Celsius)
If overnight - Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)

Additional Referral/Aliquot Information

Aliquot Instructions: preferred aliquot 2 x 4.0mL EDTA whole blood minimum aliquot 2mL EDTA whole blood

Test Method

HPLC, Sebia Minicap Capillary Electrophoresis

Non-Funded Test Cost

$213.17 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

1420

Performed as necessary as part of a haemoglobinopathy screen. Not performed as a standalone test.
Test Availability Mon - Fri, 0800 - 1700

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