| Name | Haemoglobinopathy | |
| Tube Type | Purple (EDTA) | |
| Reporting Units | % | |
| Reference Range | A2 HbF | 2.0-3.5 0.0-2.0 |
| Availability | NDDH 9:00-17:30 | |
| Target turnaround time | 3 days | |
| Special requirements & notes | Consent is required from a patient before this test is undertaken. For antenatal Sickle Cell Thalassaemia screening, a Family Origin Questionnaire (FOQ) form MUST be completed at booking. If no completed FOQ is submitted with the samples, testing cannot be undertaken. For GP requests, consent must be obtained by speaking to the patient and explaining the nature of the test and implications of the result. | |
| Patient preparation | N/A | |
| Volume required | 1 tube, must be full | |
| If delayed transport to lab, store: | In refrigerator 2 – 8oC | |
| Factors affecting result interpretation | – | |
| Time limit for add on test | Add on test not possible. | |
| Pathology discipline | Haematology | |
| ‘Lab Tests Online’ link | https://labtestsonline.org.uk/tests/haemoglobinopathy-evaluation | |
Haemoglobinopathy
Last updated: August 19, 2022