Haemoglobin stability, Blood

Diagnostic Use

To assist in the identification of unstable haemoglobins

Department

Haematology - Special Tests

Delphic Registration Code

HBSC

Synonyms

Hb stability
Isopropanol - Hb stability
Unstable haemoglobin test

Turnaround Time

10 days

Test Code

1408

Specimen Type

• Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• EDTA (Lavender Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4.0

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

0.8

No of Samples Required

2

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• EDTA (Lavender Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

8.0

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 whole blood minimum aliquot 2mL EDTA whole blood

Reference Intervals

0 = Normal

1 = Mildly unstable

2 = Moderately unstable

3 = Significantly unstable

Test Method

Isopropanol stability test

Non-Funded Test Cost

$24.42 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

1408

Forms part of a haemoglobinopathy/thalassaemia screen. Not performed as a standalone test.
Performed as part of a screen to investigate unstable and high oxygen affinity haemoglobins.
Test Availability Mon - Fri, 0800 - 1700

Contact Information

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