Haemoglobin Electrophoresis
The diagnostic test for thalassaemia trait, sickle cell and other haemoglobin variants.
Also known as: Hb electrophoresis, thalassaemia screen, sickle cell test, HbA2
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We can collect this sample at your home, free of charge. Book a home visit.
- Turnaround
- 5–7 working days
- Preparation
- No fasting needed. Eat and drink normally.
- Sample
- Blood sample
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About this test
Separates the haemoglobin types present and quantifies each. A raised HbA2 identifies beta-thalassaemia trait, which matters enormously here: two carriers have a one-in-four chance of a child with thalassaemia major, so it is the standard test before marriage and in pregnancy where the blood count suggests a carrier state.
What it measures
- HbA, HbA2 and HbF percentages
- Any abnormal variant such as HbS, HbD or HbE
A note on results. A single test is one part of a clinical picture, not a diagnosis. Discuss your report with a qualified doctor, who will read it alongside your history and examination.
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