Haemoglobin F (HPLC), Blood

Diagnostic Use

Quantitative determination of Hb F

Department

Haematology - Special Tests

Delphic Registration Code

HBSC

Synonyms

Fetal Hb
Foetal haemoglobin
HbF

Turnaround Time

10 days

Test Code

1583

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

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

Preferred aliquot 2 x 4.0mL EDTA

Interpretation

HbF may be raised in various haematological conditions (including thalassaemia, HPFH and JCMML), due to certain drugs (e.g. hydroxyurea) or in pregnancy.

Reference Intervals

Adult <1%

Test Method

HPLC - BioRad Variant II

Non-Funded Test Cost

$30.5 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

1583

Forms part of a haemoglobinopathy/thalassaemia screen; also available as a standalone test.
Test Availability Mon - Fri, 0800 - 1700

Contact Information

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