| Name | Haemoglobinopathy, (HPLC) | |
| 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 a HPLC test is undertaken. Consent can either be included as part of the Family Origin Questionnaire form, or from the patient’s GP after 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, (HPLC)
Last updated: March 31, 2021