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Beta-Thalassemia and Hemoglobin Variant Screen
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| Components |
| Name |
Method |
Ref.
Range |
Units |
| Hemoglobin
A |
AE |
93.5-98.3 |
% |
| Hemoglobin
A2 |
HPLC |
2.1-3 |
% |
| Hemoglobin
F |
HPLC |
<1.0 |
% |
| Hemoglobin
C |
AE |
Negative |
|
| Hemoglobin
D |
HPLC |
Negative |
|
| Hemoglobin
G |
HPLC |
Negative |
|
| Hemoglobin
S |
HPLC |
Negative
|
|
| Specimen Requirements |
| No |
Type |
Volume |
Temperature |
| 1 |
Whole
Blood EDTA |
2.0(0.5)
mL |
Refrigerated |
| Setup schedule: |
Twice
A Week |
| Turnaround time: |
1-5
days |
| Fee: |
BD
6.000 |
| CPT Code: |
- |
|
Notes:
|
This Panel quantifies hemoglobins and F and screens for the most common
phenotypes of hemoglobinopathies. Rare phenotypes of hemoglobinopathies
cannot be identified with this method. Further testing may be necessary
to confirm the hemoglobin phenotype. |
| Tests are subject to change. For additional information on this test, please
call us at (+973) 17 255522. |
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