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Haemoglobinopathy screen
(a.k.a Hb electrophoresis, Capillary Electrophoresis)
minimum sample volume required ~ 4ml
Special instructions
Time limit for add on = 3 days Interfering substances = sodium cyanate decreases Hb A2% (interpret nephritis patients with caution).
Acetaldehyde decreases Hb A2% and Hb F% (interpret ETOH patients with caution).
Reference range
HbA2 2.0-3.5%, HbF <2.0%
Units
%
Linked to
Thalassaemia screen
Turnaround Time
3
days
Department: Haematology
