Parameters covered : 20
1. ABNORMALITIES OF ERYTHROCYTES
2. ADVISE
3. HAEMOGLOBIN
4. HB A LEVEL
5. HB A2 LEVEL
6. HB C -WINDOW
7. HB D -WINDOW
8. HB E -WINDOW
9. HB ELECTROPHORESIS IMAGE
10. HB F (FOETAL HB) LEVEL
11. HCT ( P.C.V. )
12. IMPRESSION
13. M.C.H.
14. M.C.H.C
15. M.C.V.
16. P 3 LEVEL
17. R.D.W. CV
18. SICKLE CELL WINDOW
19. TOTAL ERYTHROCYTE COUNT
20. UNKNOWN VARIANT
Reporting Time 12Hrs
Speciman Type EDTA
Blood Home Collection Service Available
Precautions NA
The HB ELECTROPHORESIS test, also known as Hemoglobin Electrophoresis, is a diagnostic procedure used to identify and quantify different types of hemoglobin in the blood. It is crucial for diagnosing and monitoring various hemoglobin disorders, including sickle cell anemia and thalassemia.
Blood Sample: A healthcare provider will collect a blood sample, typically from a vein in your arm, using a needle and a syringe or a specialized blood collection tube. Laboratory Analysis: The blood sample is sent to a laboratory for analysis. Electrophoresis techniques are used to separate and identify the different hemoglobin types present in the blood.
Blood Sample: A healthcare provider will collect a blood sample, typically from a vein in your arm, using a needle and a syringe or a specialized blood collection tube.
Laboratory Analysis: The blood sample is sent to a laboratory for analysis. Electrophoresis techniques are used to separate and identify the different hemoglobin types present in the blood.
No specific preparation is usually required for the HB ELECTROPHORESIS test. You can typically eat and drink normally before the test.
You may feel a brief pinch or discomfort when the needle is inserted to draw the blood sample. Afterward, there might be some mild bruising or soreness at the site, but this is typically temporary
Normal results for the HB ELECTROPHORESIS test indicate a typical distribution of hemoglobin types in the blood, with no significant abnormalities
Hemoglobin Disorders: Different patterns of hemoglobin types in the blood can suggest specific hemoglobin disorders.
Carrier Status: Abnormal results may also indicate that an individual is a carrier (trait) for a particular hemoglobin variant.
The HB ELECTROPHORESIS test is a routine blood test and is generally safe. Risks are minimal and may include:
Mild bruising at the blood sample site.
Rarely, fainting or lightheadedness during or after the blood draw.
The HB ELECTROPHORESIS test may also be known as:
Hemoglobin electrophoresis
Hb electrophoresis
Hemoglobin fractionation test
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